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Ever wish there was an "easy" button for
DEA compliance? Let's be honest. You're
really good at caring for your animal
patients and their owners, but when it
comes to keeping up with state and federal
controlled substance regulations, well,
that's a different story.
If you're like most veterinary professionals, understanding
today's complex DEA regulations is a challenge. A lot of
practices are concerned they're not keeping up with DEA
rules, but they're too busy running a practice to navigate
the complex nuances of DEA compliance. Oh, and have you
tried contacting the DEA with questions? Unfortunately,
they aren't always the best at giving you the information
you need to be compliant with their rules and regulations.
Whether you use one or many controlled substances,
federal requirements are the same. Unfortunately, failure to
meet even one requirement can have significant financial
and legal consequences. As a veterinarian you may think
the DEA is not showing up at your doorstep, but the
truth is the DEA, as well as state regulatory bodies, have
dramatically stepped up compliance requirements. This has
led to an increased number of unannounced inspections in
veterinary practices handling controlled substances. You
don't want to be on the DEA's "hit list".
For additional information, see this article, DEA Issues New
Marching Orders in the War Against Opioid Addiction.
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While there is no magical "fix" for controlled substance
compliance, but there are ways to simplify the process and
make adherence easier. The hardest part is getting started.
Getting started
So, where do you start? With so many requirements at the
state and federal levels, many healthcare professionals
have a hard time answering that question. So, let's focus
on the key areas that a DEA investigator will review when
on-site:
• Recordkeeping,
• Inventory, and
• Security.
DEA
compliance
made easy
It takes less time than you
think, and pays endless
dividends to your practice
