The opioid crisis has claimed more than 400,000 victims since 1999 and caused national attention, but it’s still uncommon to hear about drug diversion within a hospital or other healthcare facility.

But numerous organizations are working to prevent drug diversion in healthcare, and HealthCareDiversion.org wants to raise awareness about their activities, and support their efforts.  Here at 7 organizations that are helping to grow resources, understanding and collaboration around drug diversion in healthcare.

  • NABP

    The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) is focused on the proper management of pharmacy practices, including preventive efforts to mitigate or lessen drug diversion. The organization’s monthly newsletter Innovationsdocuments each step and initiative NABP makes to provide a safer world for the public, while NABP’s interactive member forums focus on legislation such as HR6and how it may change the way we prevent as well as enforce drug diversion.

  • NCSBN

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) educates nurses and organizations employing nurses on patient safety – a topic that includes drug diversion. NCSBN offers a wealth of information on alternative programs for individuals with substance-use disorders, as well as toolkits for nursing supervisors: NCSBN’s toolkit includes brochures, posters, and educational courses on topics such as Understanding Substance Use Disorder in Nursing.

  • NASCSA

    The National Association of State Controlled Substances Authorities (NASCSA) provides a public forum that enables the discussion of ongoing strategies for combating drug misuse. NASCSA’s online forum, combined with its RSS feed, also gives the public the most current news offered on prescription drug abuse. NASCA also hosts annual conferences filled with workshops on drug diversion.

  • CDC

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers one of the largest hubs of information for all things health-related. The CDC publishes research on drug diversion through reports such as this one, which offer key insights on drug use and misuse among individuals and healthcare providers.

  • DEA

    Established in 1973, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has one of the most important roles in overseeing drug diversion initiatives, policies, investigations and the enforcement of drug-related legislation. The DEA also hosts educational seminars and programs for the public on the topic of drug diversion, which can be accessed through a dedicated site. One of the organization’s most important recent initiatives is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which has led to the disposal of 10,878,950 poundsof prescription drugs. Witnessed drug diversion? The DEA offers an online reporting systemand information on how to join the DEA as a Diversion Investigator.

  • NADDI

    The National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) is a leading drug diversion training organization in the nation offering multiple programs implemented to fight pharmaceutical drug diversion, including “Prevention Overdose Strategies” and “PXDrugDropBox”. Along with these programs, NADDI provides the public with statewide trainingsin order to educate and provide networking opportunities. NADDI will also peer review healthcare organizations’presentationsand showcase them on future training.

  • IHFDA

    The International Health Facility Diversion Association (IHFDA), offers a strong resource around drug diversion, including news, training, networking, and resources. Partnering with organizations like ProjectLazarus and CLAAD (Center for Lawful Access and Abuse Deterrence), the 400-member organization sponsors biannual conferences on topics such as: how to help addicted health professionals in need, best practices for investigation diversion, and how to create a response team within your institution. Don’t have time for the conference? View one of IHFDA’s  52 presentations learn what is being done to prevent diversion.

If you would like us to add your organization to this list, or would like to collaborate with us on these efforts, please let us know, using our Contact Us form.

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