Dueling Detection: 3rd Party vs. In-House Automation in Diversion Monitoring

Thanks to our sponsor, MIDAS Healthcare Solutions Learn more about V.I.E.W. Waste and Return System: https://midashs.com/products/ Our Guests: Derek Empey, RPh, MSHI Informatics, Quality, Safety, Compliance, Leadership State University of New York Upstate Medical University Alex Rodriguez MHIIM CPhT Lead Compliance Data Analyst, St. Jude Children's Hospital In the fight against medication diversion, having the right tools at your fingertips is critical. This episode features two experts with contrasting approaches. Alex leverages a third-party diversion detection software as the primary monitoring tool, supplementing with reports from Epic for additional insights. Derek relies on a system of custom-built reports he's developed himself, conducting manual reviews to identify potential diversion. Together, they delve into the pros and cons of each approach, exploring: The Power of Third-Party Software: Efficiency, ease of use, and a centralized view of potential diversion red flags. Beyond Automation: The value of complementary reports for uncovering policy violations and other diversion risks not captured by the software. Homegrown Hero? The challenges of developing and maintaining in-house reporting systems for diversion detection. Resource Allocation: Considering the staffing requirements needed for manual review of custom reports. This episode is a must-listen for pharmacy directors, hospital administrators, and anyone committed to safeguarding medication integrity. For more information on Drug Diversion mitigation and resources, visit: https://www.rxpert.solutions/ #drugdiversion #hospitalpharmacy #opioidcrisis #hospitalworker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rxpertsolutions/ X: https://twitter.com/rxpertsolutions Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rxpertsolutions Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UwSCi8kBvVVXOBzzBHFP0