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- Title
Centralizing a controlled substance compliance and drug diversion prevention program within a multihospital health system.
- Authors
Neal, Danielle; Mitchell, Leah; Mieure, Katherine
- Abstract
Purpose Challenges with monitoring and detecting drug diversion in healthcare facilities continue to be a trending topic amid the opioid epidemic. This article aims to provide insight into the expansion of an academic medical center's drug diversion and controlled substances compliance program. The justification and structure of a multihospital, centralized program are discussed. Summary Establishing dedicated controlled substances compliance and drug diversion resources has become increasingly common as awareness of the widespread healthcare impact has grown. One academic medical center recognized the value in expanding from 2 dedicated full-time equivalents (FTEs) with a scope of one facility to multiple FTEs with a scope of 5 facilities. The expansion included considering current practices at each facility, establishing the centralized team's scope, gaining organizational support, recruiting a diverse team, and forming an effective committee structure. Conclusion There are multiple organizational benefits from establishing a centralized controlled substances compliance and drug diversion program, including standardization of processes, associated efficiencies, and effective risk mitigation by identifying inconsistent practices across the multifacility organization.
- Subjects
SUBSTANCE abuse prevention; TEAMS in the workplace; PROFESSIONAL standards; HEALTH services administration; ACADEMIC medical centers; COMMITTEES; HEALTH facility administration; REGULATORY approval; MEDICAL protocols; HUMAN services programs; INTERPROFESSIONAL relations; MEDICAL prescriptions; MULTIHOSPITAL systems; CORPORATE culture
- Publication
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 2023, Vol 80, Issue 15, p1018
- ISSN
1079-2082
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/ajhp/zxad093