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Author: National Nurses United

Nurses can be exposed to opioids, including fentanyl and carfentanil, through contact with the patient, their environment, clothing, or linens. 

Nurse Exposure and Employer Prevention 

Material Table of Contents 

• Background information 
• Exposure incidents 
• Exposure limits and guidance 
• Framework: Precautionary principles 
• Employer responsibility 
• Chemical characteristics of fentanyl & carfentanil 
•  Opioid exposure risk to nurses during patient care 
• The Employers responsibility to prevent RN occupational opioid exposure 
• endnotes 

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