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We’ve all experienced it—the chaos of an emergency situation. In those moments, keeping a cool head and focusing on taking the next lifesaving step is crucial. Once the dust settles, you may need to track, assess inventory, and organize yourself for the next response. Here’s how the right tools can help you keep cool in emergency response.

Seeking a solution to track narcotics in your clinic? Narcotics tracking software is a crucial investment whether you’re running a small medical clinic, a veterinary practice, or a dental office.

So, you’re bringing on a new team member. It’s crucial to orient new EMTs and Paramedics to everything on the unit.

The DEA requires secure storage for all controlled substances to protect against misuse and diversion. For most EMS providers, this means a narcotic lockbox on each rig and in the station. Are you aware of everything that happens with the narcotic lockbox in each of...

So, you’re trying to prepare your EMS agency for an audit. Depending on the type of audit, it can evoke some worry. Audits come in many varieties, but any time an authority assesses your EMS agency, you will likely have some concerns or fears. It all depends on who...

No matter what industry you work in—EMS, veterinary, wildlife, or another medical field—you likely know that there are DEA narcotic tracking requirements. There are also state and even local requirements that dictate how often an emergency responder needs to record...

How does your veterinary practice track narcotics and other controlled substances? If you’re still using paper logs, you might be setting yourself up for headaches and liability down the road.

In EMS, rig checks are one of the most crucial practices for the safety of your patients and your team. At the beginning of the shift, your crew must go through their truck and perform a thorough rig check before hitting the road.

It’s a tale as old as time. People resist change, especially when it includes technology and learning new processes. So, when you introduce a new way of tracking controlled substances, you’re bound to get some pushback.

No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distribution of prescription medications. Unfortunately, it’s one of those things that those working with controlled substances can face.