41538 Characterizing Opioid Overdose Hotspots for Targeted Overdose Prevention and Treatment

• DOI: 10.1017/cts.2021.619
• Publication Date: 2021-03-31T02:18:33Z
• Authors: Elizabeth A. Samuels; William Goedel; Lauren Conkey; Jennifer Koziol; Sarah Karim; Rachel P. Scagos; Lee Ann Jordison ...; Rachel Yorlets; Neha Reddy; Sara Becker; Roland Merchant; Brandon D. L. Mar...
• Keywords: Opioid Overdose; Hotspot (geology)

ABSTRACT IMPACT: Identifying factors associated with opioid overdoses will enable better resource allocation in communities most impacted by the overdose epidemic. OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Opioid often occur hotspots identified geographic and temporal trends. This study uses principles of community engaged research to identify neighborhood community-level within which can be targets for novel intervention design. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: We conducted an environmental scan three hotspots’‘ two urban center one a small city’‘ Rhode Island Department Health as having highest burden Island. hotspot stakeholders map each hotspot. Locations addiction treatment, public transportation, harm reduction programs, facilities (i.e., libraries, parks), first responders, social services agencies were converted latitude longitude mapped ArcGIS. Using Esri Service Areas, we evaluate service areas stationary services. overlay events use logistic regression comparing non-hotspot neighborhoods. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: anticipate that there differing characteristics densely populated area those smaller city. The have overlapping services, transportation areas, while city fewer resources without reduced access. during times day when are not available. Overall, increased census block level unemployment, homelessness, vacant housing, low food security. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF FINDINGS: Study results used design prevent deaths high overdose.