Certified defibrillators as overdose harm reduction

The FY2025 report created the Harm Reduction program for overdose response, a free kit of naloxone, fentanyl test strips and sharps containers, with primary category Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention (pp3 to 4). The FY2026 report updates that program and certifies 7,872.50 spent between 07/01/2025 and 06/30/2026 (p6). The update says defibrillators were distributed to community organizations whose staff were taught to use them, and its indicator is distribution and education of defibrillators (pp6 to 7). The spending account shows purchase order 47301 to Lifesavers, Inc. for Defibtech Lifeline AEDs, encumbered at 4,015.00 on 09/08/2025, increased by 2,007.50 on 01/15/2026 and paid 6,022.50 by check 57813 on 01/26/2026 (2025 print p2, 2026 print p1). The AEDs are 6,022.50 of the 7,872.50 certified. No naloxone, test strip or other overdose supply was bought in the year. Defibrillators treat cardiac arrest. No overdose program using this equipment is documented, and defibrillators are not among the uses Exhibit E lists.