Drug diversion is one of the most serious compliance and patient safety challenges facing healthcare organizations today. Recognizing the signs of drug diversion early helps
Drug diversion rarely begins with a dramatic event. More often, it develops quietly through small workflow gaps, unresolved discrepancies, documentation inconsistencies, or behavioral patterns that
Buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in healthcare professionals is one of the most debated and misunderstood topics in addiction medicine today. In a recent episode
Drug diversion is not a victimless crime — and understanding who does drug diversion affect is critical for healthcare leaders responsible for patient safety and
Drug diversion mitigation in healthcare is often framed as a surveillance issue—auditing dispensing records, reconciling discrepancies, and tightening controlled-substance accountability. Those measures are essential, but
Drug diversion mitigation does not begin with advanced analytics software or complex investigation protocols. It begins with something far more foundational: consistent, policy-aligned medication administration
Auditing for drug diversion is a foundational component of any healthcare organization’s diversion mitigation strategy. With increasing regulatory scrutiny and enforcement activity, hospitals and pharmacies
Controlled substance diversion mitigation isn’t just about audits, surveillance systems, or DEA compliance checklists. It requires understanding how opioid dependency can develop — even in
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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