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
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Opioid prescribing
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Have you heard about the signing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023? With this Act, Congress eliminated the DATA-Waiver Program. This means: A DATA-Waiver
“Prevention is better than cure,” the Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus once observed. Clearly, Erasmus’ maxim – first mentioned in the 1500s – had staying power:
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
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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