Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Nonfatal Opioid Overdose Standard Guidance

The EMS Nonfatal Opioid Overdose Standard guidance from CSTE will assist public health practitioners in state, tribal, local, and territorial (STLT) jurisdictions utilize Emergency Medical Services (EMS) data to identify suspected nonfatal opioid overdose (NFOO).

The guidance supports the foundational instruction outlined in the 2019 CSTE Nonfatal Opioid Overdose Standard Surveillance Case Definition. This guidance was developed by CSTE members working in state and local health departments in collaboration with stakeholders from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and national EMS partners: NEMSIS Technical Assistance Center and the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO).