Developed by the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and Wisconsin Department of Health Services Learning Points Increase Awareness of Medication Diversion in LongTerm Care Understand Controlled Substances ID: 536957
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Preventing Medication Diversion
Developed by the:
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
and
Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesSlide2
Learning Points
Increase Awareness of Medication Diversion in Long-Term Care
Understand Controlled Substances
Learn Best Practices for Preventing Diversion
Report Medication Diversion by CaregiversSlide3
Introduction
Over 6 million people in America may divert drugsMedication diversion means that a drug is used for another purpose or by a different personWhy may caregivers be more susceptible to drug diversion? Slide4
Examples of Controlled Substances
The lower the number, the higher the risk of dependencySchedule I: Heroin, Marijuana, LSD, Ecstasy
Schedule II
:
Vicodin, Cocaine, Methamphetamine
Schedule III
:
Tylenol® with Codeine
Schedule IV: Xanax, Soma, DarvonSchedule V: Cough preparations containing lower amounts of codeine Slide5
Commonly Abused
Prescription DrugsOpioidsCentral Nervous System (CNS) DepressantsStimulants
*Oxycodone, morphine, fentanyl and hydrocodone products are among the most often diverted in WI long-term care facilitiesSlide6
Preventing Diversion
Observing Rules and RegulationsKnowing Your ResponsibilitiesAs a caregiverAs a supervisor/managerRecognizing Red FlagsWhat an employer can doWhat an employee can doSlide7
Best Practices
Developing Best PracticesActivity: Applying Best PracticesExample 1: Best Practices?Example 2: Poor Practices?Example 3: Prevent in the Future?Slide8
Reporting Drug Diversion
Wisconsin’s Caregiver LawAbuse, neglect, misappropriationEnforced by DHS Division of Quality Assurance, DSPSCriminal Charges and PenaltiesTheft, neglect, etc.Enforced by local law enforcement and the WI Dept of JusticeSlide9
Learning Points Review
Increase Awareness of Medication Diversion in Long-Term Care
Understand Controlled Substances
Learn Best Practices for Preventing Diversion
Report Medication Diversion by CaregiversSlide10
developed by
The Wisconsin Caregiver Project
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Center for Career Development (CCDET)
www.uwosh.edu/ccdet/caregiver