Dave Purchase Project

“The form 990 is presented, for a detailed review, to the board prior to their discussion/vote for approval to be filed.”

“The executive director is evaluated annually by the board of directors, who then set compensation based on the evaluation. The process is documented in the minutes of the board.”

“Governing documents and tax return are available upon request by calling the office.”

“2012-13, the bc purchased more than 3,100,000 in supplies on behalf of 190 u.s. Seps. It is estimated the bc saves the field of seps 2,000,000 annually. U.s. Syringe exchange directory: the purpose of nasen's us syringe exchange directory is to facilitate communication and networking among seps. Many programs operate under conditions that do not allow them to publish their information. Nasen is a gatekeeper, ensuring research data can be collected from the seps, and general information can be disseminated to them while keeping the program's information confidential. Fiscal sponsorship: many small and emerging seps have not received 501(c) (3) designation. Nasen can act as fiscal sponsor to assist these programs as they apply for funding and solicit donations. Loan assistance: occasionally, seps cannot cover operating expenses for a period of time. This generally occurs when a grant has been awarded but receipt of funding is delayed. Nasen provides short term assistance in the form of a loan or credit with the buyers club so the program is not forced to curtail or cease operations. National syringe exchange survey/amfar map of us cities with seps: nasen collaborates annually with the beth israel medical center (bimc) to conduct the most comprehensive survey of seps. Since 1994, survey results have provided the only source of current data on sep operations in the u.s. This information is vital to syringe exchange related policy work, including efforts to reverse the federal ban on funding for syringe exchange, and must be available to policy makers, resource allocators, and syringe exchange providers.”

“Improperly discarded in public spaces. Tne's community health workers provide personal support, referrals to drug treatment, and access to health and social services. Tne's other services include wound care kit distribution for the containment of mrsa, in-person assistance with healthcare enrollment, and rapid hepatitis c testing. These interventions provide access to the tools, information, and resources people need to care for themselves, reducing unnecessary emergency room visits and health care costs in the process. Finally, pdap will add on-site wound care and care coordination services for those who request more intensive assistance navigating the health care system. Washington state adopted syringe exchange early in the aids epidemic and, as a result, enjoys the fifth lowest rate of hiv cases attributable to drug injection in the nation (9.9% compared to 25.2% nationally). The latest washington quarterly report found this percentage fell to 8% in 2011.”