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How to prevent drug diversion

OctariusRx

Are you taking steps to protect your patients and reduce your liability? The topic of properly handling controlled substances is always at the forefront of any discussion on compliance, but it extends far beyond just a paper trail. Receiving : Falsifying documents or replacing products with other products. Minimize waste.

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Navigating DEA Compliance: Essential Insights for Independent Pharmacy Owners

DiversifyRx

Understanding DEA Compliance DEA, the agency responsible for regulating controlled substances, is stepping up actions with independent pharmacies. The control and distribution of controlled drugs have always been highly regulated. Without proper documentation, it’s as if the conversation never happened.

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From Pandemic to Epidemic: A Front Line Perspective on COVID-19 and the Opioid Crisis

Omnicell

.” This CE-accredited session for pharmacy and nursing discussed how COVID-19 is compounding complications of Substance Use Disorder, and shared best practices for diversion monitoring in order to refocus resources and revise schedules amidst COVID-19.

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Omnicell and Fresenius Kabi Join Forces to Improve Controlled Substance Management

Omnicell

Tara Plappert Product Marketing Manager Hospitals and clinics face a significant challenge when dealing with controlled substances. In 2019, more than 148 million doses of medicine were lost , endangering both patients and employees. And according to the 2019 Drug Diversion Digest , 47.2

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Why You Need Pharmacy Automation in Your OR

Omnicell

Yet in operating rooms and procedure areas – where a large quantity of tightly regulated controlled substances are administered – similar technology is used by just over half of health systems. Ideally pharmacy and anesthesia providers should work in partnership to maintain controlled substance accountability.

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Facing the Nursing Shortage Head-on

Omnicell

Healthcare executives predict that the effects of a shortage of hospital workers will be widespread, impacting patient care, while resulting in heavier workloads for remaining personnel, slower medication delivery, and more mistakes. For example, automating controlled substance administration protects nurses and patients alike.