KDOAS The Kentucky Drug Overdose Alert System

The Kentucky Drug Overdose Alert System (KDOAS) is a drug overdose spike detection and notification system developed by KIPRC and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH).

KDOAS continuously monitors multiple near-real-time data sources for signs of unusual increases in suspected overdose activity by county. When a potential spike is detected, the data are reviewed and confirmed and KDPH promptly issues an alert email with a pre-cleared flyer intended for broad outreach and sharing. KDOAS is used by state and local public health, prevention coalitions, harm reduction and treatment partners, and other stakeholders involved in overdose response.

Features

Multiple rapid data sources, unified into one consistent workflow to support partners’ situational awareness;
Alerts describe where suspected overdoses occurred and/or were treated, depending on the data source;
Each activation is reviewed by staff before sending to reduce false positives and prevent alert fatigue;
Alerts include pre-cleared messaging and a ready-to-share flyer for broad community outreach;
KDOAS is continuously improving; please share feedback with us so we can make the alerts more useful.

Who Should Sign Up?

KDOAS alerts are intended for partners involved in overdose prevention, response, and public communication, including: state, regional, and local health department staff; first responder agencies; law enforcement; harm reduction organizations and syringe service programs; public safety and emergency management personnel; local coalitions; and local media.

If you’re unsure whether KDOAS is appropriate for your role, please contact kdoas@l.uky.edu.

Sign Up Here

Sign up for KDOAS alerts using the following link.

External Link