'In institutions where they've had, for instance, a lack of auditing for a period of time, diverters will test the system—and when they find that they can divert undetected, they can become very, very bold,' says Kimberly New, JD.
We're all well aware of the opioid epidemic in the U.S. But it's good to remember substance abuse issues aren't just limited to patients. Healthcare workers deal with the issue, too. In this eNewsletter, we cover a few aspects of substance abuse among healthcare providers. Read on to learn more about The Joint Commission's recent recommendations for preventing drug diversion and the issues nurses and physicians face as they recover from addictions.
Amid an expanding problem of illegal opioids and a growing concern over abuse and theft by hospital staff, The Joint Commission has released advice and guidelines for preventing drug diversion in facilities.
Today you have more choices than ever before for resuscitation training. Here are seven key things to ask when evaluating a training provider to be sure you are choosing the most effective training for this life-saving skill.
