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
I recently read a blog by Dennis Tribble, a fellow pharmacist and IHFDA member, posted in ASHP titled Why do we talk about preventing diversion? I
How explicit are your policies surrounding drug tampering and diversion? If I were to ask you what your facility does when there is a case
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 the world of healthcare, the issue of drug diversion remains a critical concern. A recent case involving a Virginia pharmacist provides valuable insights into
As healthcare professionals tasked with ensuring patient safety and maintaining the integrity of our institutions, we often encounter cases of suspected drug diversion that aren’t
In the healthcare sector, maintaining patient safety while respecting employee privacy is a delicate balance, especially when it comes to managing professionals with a history
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