Deaths with opioid overdose have fallen to hang on a revolutionary treatment program in Staten Island, a new study shows – while officials seek to expand it to help save more lives.
There were two fatal overdose of 612 people who participated in the “Hotspotting” program compared to 14 deaths for 1,089 dependent who are not engaged, according to new data from the initiative.
“While the fire with five alarm of the Fentanil and overdose crisis continues to be enraged, we should not leave any stones intact in our pursuit to save lives and put an end to this deadly epidemic,” said Staten Island Da McMahon.
“Our hotspot initiative has prevented countless overdoses by ensuring that some of Staten Island’s most dangerous populations are given the holistic treatment and support needed to improve their lives for good.”
Participants were identified that they had a high risk of Oding using an analytical tool that Staten Island of Northwell Health’s Staten Island by carrying out the system of providers developed with myth.
The “Year 2” results from April 2023 to April 2024 showed a 77% decrease in fatal overdoses for participants.
The analysis also showed a 36% reduction in non-fatal overdoses and 63% decrease in emergency room visits to substance use compared to non-program opioid users.
The findings find that 98% of customers received damage reduction services – including naloxone boxes, Xylazine and fentanil test strips, sterile syringes and access to syringe exchange programs.
Moreover, 100% of customers had a certified advocate for the recovery of the peers assigned to them and 99% completed social care shows, according to the analysis.
These performances associate patients with mental health, medical and social services, and addiction treatment.
The Staten Island (SI PPS) provider system is a joint collaboration with nine Staten Island, including Staten Island District Prosecutor’s Office, Staten Island University Hospital of Northwell Health and other community -based groups fighting opioid crisis.
Hotspotting is starting a national advisory board and will expand to other parts of the city, program organizers and sponsors said.
The Robin Hood Foundation, the largest local philanthropic board for the fight against poverty, will be among those joining on board.
“Overdose rates require urgent, data -driven solution.
Predictive analyzes and target care save lives, ”said Dr. Brahim Ardolic, president of Staten Island University Hospital and High VP in Northwell Health.
“Staten Island is leading the road, and this model must be expanded throughout New York.”
Former -REP REP Staten Island Max Rose, who helped start the program when in office, said the results “have clearly demonstrated that it is the main initiative for preventing overdose in the country.
“With this demonstrable success in Phase 2 of the program, we call on payers and health systems to adopt this innovative approach,” Rose said.
The number of overdose deaths in New York City in 2023 was 3.046 – a modest 1% reduction from 3.070 to 2022 – marking the first time the number of deaths has fallen since 2018, the city’s health department reported last October.
During that period, the OD death rate for Staten Island rose from 38.2 to 40.1 per 100,000 inhabitants.
In 2023, Bronx residents had the highest level of overdose death between city municipalities -78 per 100,000 inhabitants.
There are 616 deaths of overdose in the first quarter of 2024, the lowest quarter in record since 2020.
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 30 to 50 times stronger than heroin, was present in 80%of all overdose deaths in 2023 and remained the most common substance involved in overdose deaths.
Xylazine, a powerful non-opioid sedative, was included in 31% of overdose deaths contained by opioids in 2023, an increase from 22% to 2022.
“Overdose continues to be an emergency of public health.
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