An ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Iowa recently agreed to pay $125,000 to settle allegations that it violated the Controlled Substances Act. How is your facility managing controlled substances?
Tag: DEA compliance
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Does the DEA require electronic ordering of controlled substances?
This question has been asked quite a bit lately and the answer may surprise you. Does your facility have a process in place for ordering controlled substances? Do you need to change it?
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The 2024 Controlled Substance Assessment Quiz
This is our annual competency assessment focused on controlled substances and regulatory compliance. Ongoing education and assessments of staff in the handling of controlled substances not only helps with compliance, it’s also a great way to enhance patient safety.
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The DEA is changing the process for reporting loss of controlled substances
The DEA is changing the process for reporting loss of controlled substances.
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Is your facility DEA compliant?
Is your facility DEA compliant? If not, you may be risking patient safety, potential fines, and loss of licensure.