Virginia Gov: Health Commissioner gives standing orders for residents to receive opioid reversal drug

Virginia responds to opioid crisis with standing orders written by State Health Commissioner Dr. Marissa J. Levine allowing residents to obtain opioid reversal drug naloxone from pharmacies. Has anyone seen a set of standing orders used in this way during a public health crisis? I'm thinking bold moves. Which is what I wholeheartedly support.

Governor McAuliffe:“The overdose rates in Virginia have led me to agree with Dr. Levine that we are indeed experiencing a public health emergency. This declaration helps us respond in a nimble way to a rapidly changing threat, while the Naloxone standing order from Dr. Levine broadens our ability to get life-saving medication into Virginians’ hands.”

Source: Governor - NewsroomBUT WHAT ABOUT

From Medline:You will probably be unable to treat yourself if you experience an opiate overdose. You should make sure that your family members, caregivers, or the people who spend time with you know how to tell if you are experiencing an overdose, how to use naloxone injection, and what to do until emergency medical help arrives.

Who will do the educating? Public health campaign to instruct people on what a opioid habit looks like so they know to be prepared with the reversal drug? Pharmacists to educate on how/when to use it? What's the plan, where's the funding, how are we going to implement, and in what way will we measure success.Also, check out: http://vaaware.com/treatment-recovery/