Health system revamps protocol for first responder opiate exposure

The danger is growing for first responders coming in contact with deadly opiates as the drugs get stronger.On Sunday, a Columbus police officer was given Narcan and taken to the hospital as a precaution after possibly coming in contact with an unknown substance.Mount Carmel Health Systems recently changed their process. There is now a detailed protocol for gathering and communicating information.As soon as the unknown substance is determined, it's immediately relayed back to the responder’