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Strategies for Preventing Hospital Drug Diversion

Omnicell

Kim Dove, PharmD Senior Pharmacy Consultant, Omnicell We all understand the harm that controlled substance drug diversion can cause to patients, the healthcare institution, and of course, to the diverters themselves. Among other proactive steps, they will look for gaps in chain of custody throughout the medication management process.

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Transforming Drug Diversion Through Technology and Data

Omnicell

At TidalHealth, we're partnering with our nursing and anesthesia colleagues to drive diversion awareness and controlled substance monitoring. Team members on the diversion team regularly communicate with the pharmacy to further increase responsibility. Visit Omnicell at booth #5767 during HIMSS22 , March 14-18 in Orlando.

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To Combat Medication Errors, Proper Pharmacy Inventory Counts Are Essential

Pharmacy Times

Though these acts are generally well-intended, new tools are required to better aid pharmacists and health care providers in easily identifying often differently colored and sized medications in the packaging process. Fast and accurate medication identification. Medication dispensing errors and prevention. REFERENCES 1.