Title
Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, by adding a new Chapter requiring that all City-owned vehicles carry a basic first aid kit and overdose prevention medication, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to add a new Chapter as follows:
CHAPTER 16-300. MAINTENANCE AND SUPERVISION
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CHAPTER 16-313. FIRST AID AND OVERDOSE PREVENTION SUPPLIES IN CITY VEHICLES
(1) Purpose.
(a) The purpose of this Chapter is to promote public health and safety by requiring all City-owned vehicles to be equipped with a basic first aid kit and opioid antagonist medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, as a proactive measure to reduce preventable deaths related to opioid overdoses.
(2) Definitions.
(a) City-Owned Vehicle. Any motor vehicle owned, leased, or operated by the City of Philadelphia or any of its departments, agencies, or offices.
(b) First Aid Kit. A basic collection of medical supplies designed to provide initial care for illness or injury.
(c) Opioid Antagonist. A medication approved by the FDA to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
(d) Department. The Department of Public Health of the City of Philadelphia.
(3) First Aid Kit and Opioid Antagonist Requirement.
(a) No later than six (6) months after the effective date of this Chapter, all City-owned vehicles must be equipped with:
(.1) A basic first aid kit meeting the minimum standards established by the Department; and
(.2) A dose of a Department-approved opioid antagonist, such as naloxone (Narcan), , and personal protective equipment for administering an opioid antagonist.
(b) Each Department shall be responsible for:
(.1) Ensuring compliance with this requirement;
(.2) Designating an employee or employees who will coordinate with the
Department of Public Hea...
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