A comprehensive on-site review of your current processes is necessary to identify areas of risk.
Federal and state laws address the need for controlled substance monitoring and reporting
Much time and energy may be devoted to monitoring for drug diversion, and once suspected,
Federal and state laws address the need for controlled substance monitoring and reporting
As Rxpert Solutions’ lead consultant, Terri Vidals has years of experience in drug diversion monitoring
In the world of healthcare, the issue of drug diversion remains a critical concern. A recent case involving a Virginia pharmacist provides valuable insights into
The Need for Proactive Drug Diversion Mitigation Drug diversion in healthcare—where controlled substances are misappropriated for non-medical use—poses significant risks, not only to patient safety
Health Care Diversion
https://healthcarediversion.org
DEA Office of Diversion Control
https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/
International Health Facility Diversion Association
https://ihfda.org/
Opioid prescribing
https://www.teaterhs.com/
I have written before about how it is nearly impossible to prevent all diversion. We do the best we can to tighten the chain of
When was the last time you did a gap analysis of your drug diversion program? Was that audit done by an internal team or an
Sovah Health has agreed to pay $4.36 million to settle claims that the hospital system violated the Controlled Substance Act. The violations occurred between 2017
Some of you may remember I did a comparison of the various diversion software products back in 2019. I can’t believe it has been that
How does the DEA define significant loss? That is a question many of you who oversee controlled substances have asked over the years. I have
How common are verbal orders at your facility? How timely are the physicians authenticating those verbal orders? Does anyone other than the nurse entering the
What kind of evidence do you need to pronounce a guilty verdict when it comes to diversion? Catching someone in the act of placing medication
In hospitals everywhere, we need to have a contingency plan for our key employees. It is so easy to fall into the rhythm of having
As healthcare professionals tasked with ensuring patient safety and maintaining the integrity of our institutions, we often encounter cases of suspected drug diversion that aren’t
In the healthcare sector, maintaining patient safety while respecting employee privacy is a delicate balance, especially when it comes to managing professionals with a history
In healthcare, where every penny counts, investing in a diversion mitigation and monitoring program might seem like a non-essential expense. Yet, neglecting this crucial program
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