Caught in the Crossfire: When Trusted Colleagues Divert

What happens when the person diverting drugs in the OR is someone you trust completely—a colleague, a mentor, a friend standing right beside you at the table?In this episode of Drug Diversion Insights, Terri sits down with Carol Davis, CRNA Emeritus, to discuss the real-world impact of diversion from the perspective of someone who lived through it firsthand.Carol never diverted herself, but she found herself questioned, scrutinized, and caught in the fallout of colleagues whose substance use disorders led to dangerous decisions, broken trust, and risks to patient safety.This conversation explores:• What diversion actually looks like inside the OR• How warning signs are often missed• The emotional and professional impact on innocent coworkers• The vulnerabilities that exist in healthcare systems• Why substance use disorder can remain hidden even among trusted professionals• The importance of collaboration between anesthesia and pharmacy teamsCarol also shares a strong call to action: meaningful diversion prevention depends on intentional collaboration, communication, and shared accountability across healthcare teams.This episode is essential for anesthesia professionals, pharmacists, diversion specialists, healthcare leaders, and anyone committed to improving medication safety and patient protection.More from Rxpert Solutionshttps://www.rxpert.solutions/