Overdose Revival Award Presented: Anoka County, MN

(Anoka)– In October 2022, Anoka County Jail staff member Officer Johnson was presented with a patient who was in need of immediate medical attention. While we cannot provide more details due to federal patient privacy and confidentiality laws, we can tell you that this staff member did not freeze.

Utilizing his training and professionalism, Officer Johnson responded to the scene and administered naloxone to help reverse an overdose.

This officer saved the patient’s life.

To celebrate and recognize his actions, Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH) presented the Overdose Revival Award, an award created to honor those who prevent a patient from overdosing, to Officer Johnson.

This individual performed an exceptional act under emergency conditions, and the action rendered directly resulted in sustaining a human life. Thank you to this lifesaving staff member for your commitment to patient health and safety. ACH appreciates you!

Headquartered in Tennessee, Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH) manages contracts for the care of over 34K patients in 370+ correctional facilities across 21 states. ACH is proud to have a 95% client retention rate. ACH has a reputation for solving problems by doing the right thing the first time. In 2022, at least 56 patient lives were saved. To date in 2023, at least 25 patient lives have been saved.