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/
The facility holds the liability. Is your facility doing all it can to mitigate the risk to itself, its employees, and ultimately the patient? Is thorough, proactive monitoring being done for diversion? Does your facility have comprehensive diversion education in place for all staff, including temporary staff? Are solid policies and procedures in place addressing medication handling and safety? Are staff held accountable for following controlled substance policies and procedures? Do you know where your areas of vulnerabilities are when it comes to controlled substance security? If there is a case of drug diversion, your facility will be open to further scrutiny by various agencies. The facility will be held accountable if there are not strong security measures in place and a robust monitoring system to detect and respond to diversion.
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