Drug Diversion Insights with Terri Vidals

Our guest: Gil Vidals CEO HIPAA Vault With ransomware attacks on hospitals increasing, there is a need to learn more about mitigating those attacks. They can have devastating effects on patient safety in addition to the well-being of the facility. We also need to be aware of risks to our controlled substance security. Something you may not initially think about, but exceedingly real. In this podca...

The first, in what I hope will be a series, on the recovery programs for healthcare professionals in each state. They vary significantly. Some are more comprehensive and work alongside the licensing board. Other recovery programs are independent of the licensing boards with some collaboration. There are, however, states where the licensing board is not involved in any way with recovery. It is impo...

Our Guest: Ronne Malham, GWCPM FDA Special Agent in Charge, Office of Criminal Investigations Do you know when you have a case of suspected/confirmed diversion there is one more agency you should report to? It is the FDA's Office of Criminal Investigations. OCI Special Agents are dedicated to protecting the health and welfare of the public by investigating criminal allegations falling within F...

Our Guest: Stuart Gitlow, MD, MPH, MBA Partner, CMO at Limitless Ventures- GP LLC Past President of American Society of Addiction Medicine Dr. Stuart Gitlow, a physician with 30 years of addiction medicine experience, shares the benefits of buprenorphine treatment he has observed in his own practice. He takes us through the fascinating history of the DATA Waiver (X-Waiver) and how the elimination...

Our guests: Liran Baron Dana Davino LMHC, CASAC Think about the tedious work you may do surrounding data collection. Conceivably you spend much time gathering it but you don't have the time to devote to utilizing the data. Perhaps the manual gathering doesn't take "that" long and what alternative do you have anyway, so you continue to gather. If you thought like a data scientist,...

Our Guests: Carin Yale, CPhT Controlled Substance Coordinator at Avera Health Thomas Johnson Pharm D, MBA, BCCCP, BCPS, FACHE VP Hospital Pharmacy and Laboratory Services at Avera Health Avera Health has worked hard to dial in their reintegration program. You will hear them say it is not a one size fits all and patient safety is never compromised. Their mission of helping people extends to their s...

Do Pediatric Hospitals Have Unique Diversion Challenges?  Our guest:  Lacey Rodgers, PharmD, MHA, BCSCP Diversion Officer at St. Louis Children's Hospital   Pediatric hospitals have their own unique set of challenges. Lacey and I discuss drug diversion challenges that may not be unique to, but certainly more prevalent in, a pediatric setting. We also highlight what we feel is the nu...

Applying the Just Culture Algorithm to Suspected Diversion   Our guests:   Becky Doerhoff, MSN, RN, CNL  Director Patient Safety & Clinical PI, Barens Jewish Hospital   Amanda Hays, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, CPHQ, FASHP  , Director, Medical Affairs at BD   A great discussion with Becky Doerhoff and Amanda Hays on how to utilize the Just Culture algorithm for suspected di...

The Value of Peer Support Groups to Recovery with Carrie Kappel, RN System Manager of Operations, Addiction at Alina Health.   Today's interview focuses on peer support groups and the essential role they fill for those in recovery. We talk specifically about Nurses Peer Support Network in Minnesota as this is where Carrie volunteers, and it gives us a nice look into a peer support group and t...

What Does a Healthy Recovery Program Look Like?   Guest: "Steve Bisson, LMHC Therapist, Coach, Author, Podcaster"  Learn about recovery courts and how they differ from recovery programs most healthcare professionals go through. Steve reminds us of the need to offer understanding, accountability and program individualization. One size does not fit all and individualizing the approach will...

Why is Drug Diversion a Patient Safety Issue?  Guest: Michael Van Ornum RPh, RN, BCPS, CPPS  Med Safety Clinical Pharmacist   Join us in a discussion surrounding the intersection of patient safety and drug diversion. Michael is the host of Applied Medication Safety podcast and he asks some good questions. We talk about the common methods of diversion and the impact on the patients....

24 Years and Counting, A Success Story in the OR with Bridget Petrillo, CRNA So many takeaways from this interview. Bridget was confronted with her substance use disorder 24 years ago. She will tell us about what led to her addiction, her intervention, her reintegration back into the OR, what her message is to new OR health professionals and so much more. You don't want to miss this interview. For...

An Anesthesiologist's Perspective with Keith Berge, MD Anesthesiologist, Retired   Dr. Keith Berge worked in the OR for over 3 decades. In this interview you will hear an insider's perspective on diversion in the OR and suggestions on how to monitor for it. I learned some things talking with him, and I am sure you will as well.   For more information visit RXpert Solutions  Thanks t...

Great Interview Takeaways with Denzil Lewis, Corporate Investigator for Community Health. Community Health Network in Indiana has a great interview process and you will get some good takeaways from this conversation with one of their corporate investigators. Denzil talks about some things I had not considered, from the types of questions he asks and why, to when interviews are conducted and why. &...

UCHealth Diversion Program Triad    UCHealth talks about their implementation of employee random drug screening, education surrounding proper wasting, and bringing AI on board for a more comprehensive look into possible diversion as well as improving safe practices.    For more information please visit, www.rxpert.solutions  #opioidcrisis #hospitalworker #drugdiversion #ho...

Humanizing Substance Use Disorders   An in depth view into the struggles of one with a substance use disorder. We will discuss barriers, real or perceived, to seeking help. We also discuss the value of a recovery center that puts specific groups of patients together. Learn more about Harry's journey in the book he co-authored with his mother "Under Our Roof: A Son's Battle for Recovery, a Mot...

Aaron A. Reed, DNP Founder of Focused Solutions Advocate, LLC   When a healthcare professional gets to a place where they agree to seek treatment for substance use disorder, that is a big step. Part of getting to that place is being able to put aside all the concerns that come with an admission that they need help. One of those concerns weighing heavily on their mind is very likely finances....

A Controlled Substance Pot Pourri Discussion   Join me as I talk with Marsha and John from IHFDA on various topics. We touch on substance abuse disease, opioid prescribing, IHFDA, and illicit fentanyl. There is something in there for everyone!    For more information visit www.rxpert.solutions  #opioidcrisis #hospitalworker #drugdiversion #hospitalpharmacy

Different Perspective on Conducting an Interview   Join me for a discussion between three experienced drug diversion specialists on who should lead an investigative interview.    For more information visit, www.rxpert.solutions   #opioidcrisis #hospitalworker #drugdiversion #hospitalpharmacy

Another Tool for your Diversion Monitoring Toolkit   Join me as I talk to the CEO and learn about a tool that can improve patient outcomes while monitoring for diversion in the OR, an area that is traditionally hard to monitor in a meaningful way.   For more information visit www.rxpert.solutions   #opioidcrisis #hospitalworker #drugdiversion #hospitalpharmacy

Total Well Being With the Chief Ikigai Officer of Connect3x What is Ikigai? One's reason for being. Join Sam and me as we discuss total well being. What are some things an organization can do to support total well being and bring a sense of purpose to their employees? Research indicates that having a sense of purpose results in higher job satisfaction. There are also other things we can do to supp...

Incorporating Patient Interviews into an Investigation   You don't want to miss this interview. Dr. Gamble shares an important component of the investigative process within her institution and how it is used to help discern poor practice from suspected diversion. She gives a great look at what has worked well for them and I know you will come away with an idea or two.    For more in...

Thoughts on Peer Group Support, Reintegration, and Interviewing   Heather has been involved in drug diversion prevention at UW Medicine since the program was started. Join us as we discuss some challenges she encountered at the program inception, ideas she has for reintegration and peer support, and some thoughts on interviewing.    For more information visit www.rxpert.solutions &n...

Waste Assaying in a Large Health System   Most of us recognize waste is a common pathway for diversion. Listen and learn how a large healthcare system has implemented point of care waste assaying. Danielle and Leah share some ideas on how to utilize in-house assaying as well as some lessons learned along the way.   For more information visit www.rxpert.solutions   #opioidcrisis #hos...

Drug Testing   Dr. Lubin has quite the personality and an in-depth knowledge of drug testing. His experience comes from one who undergoes testing as well as one who evaluates drug tests. Join us as he shares his story and his experience with us. This interview is a bit longer than others, however I think you will find it worthwhile and engaging.   For information visit www.rxpert.solutio...