Narcotic Drug Security & Diversion: Implementing Safeguards and Analyzing Data
Track:
Education Sessions (CE)
Program Code: 371-L04
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST
Location:
Valencia W415 A, Level 4
PRESENTER(S):
Terri Albarano
Alan Brown
David Cecere
Deborah Riffel
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Terri Albarano
Describe how to use reporting tools to uncover diversion and actions to take.
Discuss primary methods of diversion in the pharmacy and nursing units, as well as discuss strategies to create a facility culture of detection and prevention using a multidisciplinary approach.
Evaluate strategies to implement safeguards to prevent diversion in vulnerable areas of the hospital: pharmacy, nursing units, OR/anesthesia, ER, emergency medical services.