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New Patient Handout for Naloxone

Posted by The ARNPs United of Washington State on
Kent, WA
The ARNPs United of Washington State

The Nursing Commission sent this message on behalf of the Washington State Department of Health.

New Opioid Prescribing Requirements for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners

The Department of Health has recently developed a new patient information handout for Naloxone. This handout is available online in PDF form for download or reference by the public. All educational materials and resources relating to the opioid prescribing requirements are available on the Department of Health's Opioid Prescribing webpage.

Educational materials and resources include:

  • Profession specific opioid prescribing overview handouts
  • Training videos
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Patient education handouts

Please do not reply directly to this message. You may email OpioidPrescribing@doh.wa.gov.