Illicit Drug Exposure prevention (1) – Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine. On-the-job exposure to Fentanyl and other illicit drugs is a real risk to EMS providers. This Month’s Health and Safety Bulletin is all about Fentanyl and illicit drug exposure prevention and mitigation. Visit CDC.gov for more information about PPE guidelines, decontamination and training to prevent Fentanyl and illicit drug exposures.
For additional information on Provider Health and Safety topics, visit: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-medical-services/health-and-safety-bulletins/.