Is your healthcare facility prepared to meet the rigorous standards of controlled substance regulations?

Non-compliance with DEA regulations can lead to severe financial, legal, and reputational consequences for organizations, while also jeopardizing patient safety.

Financial and legal repercussions
Fines, legal sanctions, and loss of licensure impact financial stability and operational capacity
Reputational damage
Failure to adhere to compliance measures can erode trust among patients, partners, and regulatory bodies. 
Patient safety concerns
on-compliance increases the potential for diversion, leading to patients receiving incorrect dosages or missing medications.
Public health threats
Tampering with controlled substances for diversion can lead to bloodborne pathogens transmission, posing significant risks to patients.
Medication errors 
Weak accountability and oversight cause dispensing errors, unauthorized access, and compromise the integrity of care.  
Regulatory Scrutiny 

  Inadequate documentation and chain-of-custody breaches put licensure and registration at risk, triggering audits or enforcement. 

Our expert resources will empower your teams to implement proactive compliance measures and confidently manage DEA drug diversion inspections

Understand the complexities of DEA regulations
Implement measures to prevent drug diversion
Develop & maintain a compliance program tailored to your organization
Conduct internal audits and identify potential vulnerabilities
Prepare thoroughly for DEA drug diversion inspections
Establish robust and consistent record-keeping practices

Expert Insights

Drug diversion prevention: The cost of non-compliance
Non-compliance with DEA regulations risks fines, reputational damage, and patient safety; proactive measures are essential.
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The critical role of effective record-keeping for DEA compliance 
In the dynamic healthcare industry, clinicians must adapt to rapid changes while ensuring precise record-keeping to support quality measures and manage controlled substances effectively. 
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Reporting an incident: Three elements your healthcare facility should prepare for 
Explore how to prepare for thorough drug diversion investigations with reporting, documentation, and compliance protocols.
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Three best practices for successful drug diversion prevention 
Discover how to prepare for a DEA visit, understand the importance of staff education on drug diversion, and explore proactive prevention methods. 
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Leveraging technology to support drug diversion detection and prevention

Leveraging advanced tools like Sentri7 Drug Diversion can enhance compliance efforts by streamlining record management, simplifying incident reporting, and proactively preventing future cases of drug diversion.

Speak to an expert to learn how your facility can detect potential diversion earlier, ease reporting, and manage inventory more effectively.

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