Recommendation 175

HMPPS must mandate that all frontline staff receive consistent, up-to- date and comprehensive training in responding to medical emergencies. The current inconsistency in staff preparedness is unacceptable. All staff should be required to complete training on how to identify and respond to drug overdoses and manage seizures. This training should be a compulsory part of induction and be refreshed annually. Given the urgency of the issue, we recommend this training be set up within the next six months. (Recommendation, Paragraph 62) 62