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Preventing Drug Diversion with Accountability

Preventing Drug Diversion with Accountability

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.

Tracking Narcotics on Paper: A Big Problem in EMS

Tracking Narcotics on Paper: A Big Problem in EMS

Your team is treating a critical patient en route to the hospital—scribbling notes on a clipboard or even on a piece of tape on their leg. They must remember everything about the event and all actions taken, then share that information with hospital personnel, and then rewrite everything carefully into an official log, especially tracking the use of narcotics like fentanyl.