Legacy of Leadership: A Conversation with IHFDA's John Burke

Our guest: John BurkeExecutive Director IHFDA Healthcare facility drug diversion affects patient safety, employee well-being, and community health. Few people understand this better than today's guest, John Burke, who has dedicated his career to combating this critical issue. As one of the founding members and current Executive Director of the International Health Facility Diversion Association (IHFDA), John has been instrumental in shaping how healthcare organizations address drug diversion.Since its establishment in 2015, IHFDA has grown into a pivotal organization under John's leadership, bringing together healthcare security, pharmacy, nursing, and law enforcement professionals to tackle the complex challenge of drug diversion in healthcare settings.As John prepares to retire from his position as Executive Director at the end of this year, we have the privilege of sitting down with him to explore not just the origins of IHFDA, but the personal journey that led him to become such an influential figure in healthcare diversion prevention. Today's conversation offers a unique glimpse into the experiences, challenges, and insights that have shaped both John's career and the evolution of healthcare diversion prevention.