Medication theft is a serious problem in facilities. It can occur for a variety of reasons, including employee substance use disorder (SUD), financial gain, and
In the world of healthcare, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients is paramount. One of the key aspects of patient care involves pain management.
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Prescription drug abuse has become a widespread problem across the United States in recent years. This growing issue has led to increased scrutiny of healthcare
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Properly executed witnessing can be tough to achieve, and hospitals may face challenges when ensuring this process. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance of diligent waste witnessing in mitigating drug diversion and the measures healthcare facilities can take to implement these practices successfully.
Medication administration policies are in place to ensure that patients receive the right medication, at the right time, and in the right dose. Failure to follow these policies can have serious consequences for the patient.
As healthcare providers, it’s our responsibility to ensure that our patients receive the right medications at the right time. Sadly, diversion, or the theft or
Healthcare facilities should pay close attention to the Model Addressing Drug Diversion in Healthcare Settings Act, published by the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association
Drug diversion rarely happens because of one obvious failure. In most healthcare organizations, it develops through small control gaps that go unnoticed over time: inconsistent
The more addiction and recovery stories healthcare leaders hear, the harder it becomes to reduce substance use disorder to a stereotype. That is exactly why
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