Every organization that prescribes, stores, dispenses, and administers medications is at risk for drug diversion. Read the recent American Nurse Journal report on drug diversion in healthcare for prevention tips, including advice from ISMP’s Susan Paparella, MSN, RN, and links to best practices.
For the full text, visit American Nurse online.
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