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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
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
https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/
International Health Facility Diversion Association
https://ihfda.org/
Opioid prescribing
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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
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
All across the country, pharmacy staff are picking up returned controlled substances and placing them back into pharmacy stock. They are removing them from automated
A colleague shared that a good friend of theirs admitted they had a substance abuse problem and had been diverting from work. They are a
There has been a lot of chatter on list serves within the diversion prevention community about the nearly 8 gallons of fentanyl diverted from a
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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