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By
Kathleen McDermott, Esq
Attorney
Morgan, Lewis & Bokius
Alan Traster, RPh
President
Trasco Management
Session Description
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents are auditing long-term care facility operations for compliance with controlled substance laws and regulations. Is your facility prepared to address controlled substance issues with a DEA auditor? And, what is the purpose behind these audits? As a follow-up to the to your previous learnings, learn more about ongoing controlled substance issues in long-term care.
Faculty Disclosure
Kathleen McDermott discloses no significant financial conflicts of interest.
Alan Traster discloses no significant financial conflicts of interest.
Goals and Objectives
1. Update colleagues on the current status of DEA audits and controlled substance issues in the long-term care industry.
2. Compare and contrast "chart orders" and "prescriptions," and outline DEA's requirements for a controlled substance prescription to be considered valid.
3. List potential issues that should be addressed by facilities when controlled substances are utilized from an emergency kit in a nursing facility.
4. Discuss ways to prepare for a DEA audit of the long-term care pharmacy and/or nursing facility.
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Technologies Used
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 Macromedia Flash
 Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Price: $35.00
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ACPE - Pharmacists Accreditation
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ASCP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
This home study web activity has been assigned a maximum of 2 credit hours and the ACPE UPN: 203-000-09-022-H03-P.
Expiration Date: 05/11/2012
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To receive educational credit, participants must complete an online evaluation form and pass the online assessment with a score of 70% or better. If you do not receive a minimum score of 70% or better, you are permitted 1 retake(s). After passing the assessment, you can view, print and track your statements of credit online.
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