The DEA is changing the process for reporting loss of controlled substances.
Tag: Medication security
Is your facility DEA compliant?
Is your facility DEA compliant? If not, you may be risking patient safety, potential fines, and loss of licensure.
Is your surgery center using a hood? Are you USP 797 compliant?
Is your surgery center using a hood? If so, have you done a full assessment to ensure you are compliant with USP 797?
New Infection Prevention and Control Practices for Safe Healthcare Delivery in All Settings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has recently updated its core infection prevention and control practices for safe healthcare delivery in all settings. Is your facility fully compliant? What steps must you take to update your practices? This week we discuss the implications of the new guidelines on injection practices and medication safety.
How to prevent drug diversion
How to prevent drug diversion is something I spend significant time thinking about and talking about with my facilities. The ongoing opioid epidemic, along with staffing shortages affecting all facilities has greatly increased the risk. Whenever I have an opportunity to speak on this topic, I make it a point to remind everyone to expect diversion and develop systems before it happens. Are you taking steps to protect your patients and reduce your liability?