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Daly City library trustees review draft naloxone policy; ask staff for revisions and FAQ
Summary
Trustees reviewed a draft naloxone (Narcan) policy, discussed placing kits near AEDs, training requirements (about 20 minutes online), PPE (gloves) and public access; board asked staff to revise wording, add a FAQ and return the policy at the next meeting.
Trustees reviewed a draft policy to make naloxone (Narcan) available at library locations and sought more detail before formal adoption.
Library staff said the draft policy was modeled on other libraries’ procedures and would include boxes stocked with naloxone and gloves; staff also noted an online training module of roughly 20 minutes that would generate certificates for trained employees. Trustees raised concerns about wording in the draft that suggested skin absorption of fentanyl could be a hazard and urged softer language or an FAQ to avoid discouraging Good Samaritan interventions. Board members also discussed whether training should be mandatory (noting potential union implications), and whether members of the public should be allowed to access the kits; trustees asked staff to inquire with the San Mateo County Health Department about public training options.
No formal vote was taken. Trustees directed the director to revise the draft narcan policy to reflect board feedback, add an FAQ clarifying evidence and PPE guidance, and return the revised draft at the next meeting.
