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Table 2 Non-fatal overdoses before and during the intervention

From: The impact of an integrated safer use space and safer supply program on non-fatal overdose among emergency shelter residents during a COVID-19 outbreak: a case study

 

28 days prior to SUS operation (Jan 27–Feb 21 2021)

During SUS operation Feb 22–March 19 2021 (26 days)

Total nights of shelter provided (sum of occupied beds per night for the period)

2154

1778

Number of non-fatal overdoses

20

3a

Rate (non-fatal overdoses per 100 nights of shelter bed occupancy)

0.93

0.17

  1. aNone of these occurred in the SUS; they were on site at the shelter outside of the SUS
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Harm Reduction Journal

ISSN: 1477-7517