Original Author: Wolf, Dennis
Date of Material: 07/20/2017
Subjects(s):
Fire--Procedures
Fire--Training
Public health and safety--Drugs
Sample Naloxone Hydrochloride Administration Standard Operation Procedure
Reviewed Date: 05/21/2021
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This is a sample policy to be used as a template for a fire department to create a specific policy for their fire department. Though Tennessee law allows a properly trained individual to administer naloxone for a suspected opioid overdose, the fire department should check with their medical director BEFORE implementing a naloxone administration SOP and should follow the medical director’s advice.
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