eOPS refers to provider-witnessed consumption of substances for the purpose of preventing or responding to drug poisoning delivered outside of established sites (e.g. SCS and OPS) in any setting where drug poisoning prevention may be needed, including inpatient units, emergency departments, long-term care facilities, clinics, community-based settings, housing, emergency shelters, outreach, etc.
eOPS is facilitated by a provider trained in drug poisoning (overdose) response and equipped with supplies to respond to drug poisoning (e.g. take home naloxone kit) and anyone at risk for harm from drug poisoning.
Across the province there may be individuals that offer this service. Fraser Health have an eOPS team embedded within Surrey Memorial Hospital to support individuals who use substances.
For more information on eOPS please see the following documents: