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
Drug diversion in healthcare is one of the most serious and costly risks facing hospitals, surgery centers, and clinics today. If you’re asking what is
DEA inspections of healthcare facilities are increasing. Hospitals, surgery centers, and pharmacies are seeing more routine accountability audits, diversion investigations, and cyclic inspections than they
Every January brings a familiar ritual: promises to reset, reboot, and regain control through sheer discipline. “Dry January” trends across social media. Wellness influencers promote
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