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EMS to ED Buprenorphine Protocol Notification Letter: HEMS Example

A sample letter from Hennepin EMS used to inform local emergency departments about EMS administration of buprenorphine, offered as a template for other agencies implementing similar protocols to improve care for patients experiencing opioid withdrawal or overdose.

Screenshot of Example ED Communication Letter

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