The goal of this course is to offer education regarding safe and effective prescribing, administration and dispensing of controlled substances in patient care.A further goal of this course is to help health care professionals ensure patient safety; prevent the abuse and diversion of controlled substances and identify drug- seeking tactics and behaviors.
Course Publication Date:
September 10, 2021
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | WV-DIVERSION-21 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Substance Abuse
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Learning Objectives
Discuss patient education on safe use, storage and disposal of opioid medications.
Define ‘drug diversion’ and describe a chain of contact both within the facility and to the appropriate local and federal authorities, if necessary.
State processes in utilizing technology in diversion prevention, detection, and management.
Describe the relationship between federal law, state law, and other regulatory requirements pertaining to diversion.
Describe patient evaluation including addiction risk assessment and treatment plans that incorporate functional goals.
Identify the variables to consider when planning a strategy for diversion prevention and detection.
Outline a plan of action to be used when diversion is discovered or suspected.