Preventing occupational exposure to healthcare personnel in hospital & clinic settings

Healthcare personnel in hospital and clinic settings face potential risks of exposure to illicit fentanyl during patient interactions. Implementing specialized training and risk assessment protocols can significantly minimize these risks and enhance safety for both patients and staff.

Whether as part of a formal or informal triage process, external healthcare personnel should incorporate the following training elements into the initial part of the patient assessment process to help guide subsequent actions related to minimizing potential exposure to illicit fentanyl.

Key highlights

Identifying fentanyl exposure routes during patient assessment

Recognizing signs of opioid exposure in patients and staff

Detecting potential fentanyl contamination on patients

Proper PPE use and effective patient decontamination