Drug diversion in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) is more common than most operators realize. And the consequences of not taking the topic seriously are far-reaching. Although the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) inspects ASCs less commonly than hospitals, that doesn't mean these facilities are off the hook, Dennis Wichern, a retired DEA agent and partner at Prescription Drug Consulting, said during a recent Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) webinar. “The odds of DEA knocking … [Read more...]