“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
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 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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