One of your staff members has just reported to you a potential controlled substance drug diversion as well as signs of impairment of the suspected nurse. You know that diversion is a multifaceted problem with far-reaching consequences but are unsure of the next steps. Instead of being scared of how you are going to handle the diversion, learn how you and your facility can understand its prevalence, methods, and impact, and implement comprehensive detection, prevention, and reporting strategies.

Learner Objectives:

1. Discuss the scope and extent of controlled substance diversion in the healthcare environment.
2. 4Identify new challenges regarding the diversion of non-controlled substances.
3. Develop best practices for the prevention and reporting of drug diversion.