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
For many, the holidays are a time of struggle. The reason for the struggle varies. I am hoping at least one person struggling with substance
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, where decisions can have life-altering consequences, the terms “accountability” and “responsibility” often get thrown around interchangeably. However, these two
Health Care Diversion
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DEA Office of Diversion Control
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International Health Facility Diversion Association
https://ihfda.org/
Opioid prescribing
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There are many types of drug tests available, how do you know which one to use? Well, let’s look at the differences. Nail and hair
In a previous blog, I talked about involving the Infection Preventionist in diversion of injectable medications because of their expertise in disease transmission and the
Do you have a solid drug diversion monitoring program? If you said yes, that’s great! For those of you that do have a monitoring program,
Every now and then when performing a diversion investigation, you will find the smoking gun. One that is so hot you don’t need the healthcare
I was listening to a lecture on controlled substance loss and theft. They mentioned the need to report any significant loss to the DEA. Significant
Unintentionally, when talking about addiction, many people use language that is stigmatizing. In today’s time, we understand that addiction is a chronic, treatable, medical condition.
I recently heard a conference speaker, Maureen Burger, talk about the Drug Diversion Triad. All three parts of the triangle must exist before the healthcare
An important component to a comprehensive diversion program is educating staff on the elements of the program. Education surrounding what diversion looks like, why prevention
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.
Recently a Surgeon General Advisory called attention to the public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in our country. U.S. Surgeon General
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