WORKPLACE OPIOID EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
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Opioid Emergency Response Planning Calculator
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Drug overdose is the number one cause of unintentional death in the US, opioids being the primer driver of fatalities (CDC, 2023).
10%
Overdoses account for nearly 10% of all workplace fatalities, yet only 28% of employers are fully stocked with Naloxone (NSC, 2022).
1 in 57
Odds of fatal opioid overdose in the US is 1 in 57. The odds of a fatal motor-vehicle crash is 1 in 95 (NSC, 2023).
4 MIN
During an opioid emergency, it can only take 4 minutes for brain damage to occur after someone stops breathing, and death can result in another 4-6 minutes (CDC 2024).
What is Naloxone?
Naloxone HCl Nasal Spray is an FDA-approved, over-the-counter medication designed to rapidly reverse the effects of a life-threatening opioid emergency. It works by temporarily blocking opioids in the brain, restoring normal breathing within minutes. It is safe to use even if opioids are not present — making it an essential addition to any workplace first-aid kit.
Opioid Emergency Response Planning Calculator
Informational Use Only
The recommendations included within this tool are for informational purposes only. It is up to each organization or program to determine the appropriate amount of naloxone based on site-specific factors.
Medical Disclaimer
The unit recommendations generated by this tool are estimates only, based on facility size, walking speed, and publicly referenced fentanyl dosing guidance (5 Things to Know About Naloxone, CDC, 2024). They are not a substitute for professional medical, pharmacological, or emergency management advice. Fentanyl overdose scenarios — particularly mass casualty events — involve complex variables including exposure route, concentration, victim health status, and responder training. Padagis strongly recommends consulting a licensed medical director, occupational health professional, or emergency management specialist to validate your facility’s naloxone stocking plan before implementation.
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Calculation Assumptions
This recommendation is based on the following assumptions:
- →A direct path to naloxone exists without delay
- →Obstructed environment typical of a workplace setting (0.5 routing factor applied)
- →Conservative walking speed (3.5 mph / 308 ft/min), with only half the 4-minute window available for the outbound trip
- →Grid spacing set at radius × √2 so coverage holds at the diagonal corners, not just along the aisles
- →Circular coverage area per station within a 2:1 rectangular facility footprint
- →Station count is the greater of floor-area coverage and headcount density (1 station per 150 workers)
- →Each station holds a complete single-victim reversal; totals include backup reserve and contamination allowance
- →No vertical travel (stairs, elevators, or multi-floor access) accounted for
- →Single-shift model — multi-shift or 24/7 operations should validate coverage per shift
Medical Disclaimer
The unit recommendations generated by this tool are estimates only, based on facility size, walking speed, and publicly referenced fentanyl dosing guidance (5 Things to Know About Naloxone, CDC, 2024). They are not a substitute for professional medical, pharmacological, or emergency management advice. Fentanyl overdose scenarios — particularly mass casualty events — involve complex variables including exposure route, concentration, victim health status, and responder training. Padagis strongly recommends consulting a licensed medical director, occupational health professional, or emergency management specialist to validate your facility’s naloxone stocking plan before implementation.
