The DEA rules and requirements are complicated and can unintentionally trap an innocent or careless registrant. DEA compliance training is the best approach to staying on top of things at all times!

Controlled substances always remain a gray area in the society at large. They definitely yield considerable medical benefits when used in the right manner. However, the potential for misuse remains high and can lead to dependence when abused. Therefore, they are strictly regulated under the Controlled Substances Act which is administered by the Drug Enforcement Authority (DEA).

Every aspect of prescribing, dispensing and administering the controlled substances is subject to a host of rules and regulations. This is essential for controlling the incidence of diversion and other impending risks.

And maintaining full DEA compliance goes without saying. Even the slightest transgression can invite a DEA inspection and even lead to suspension or revocation of the license. In severe cases, heavy penalties and criminal proceedings can also become the order of the day.

How to cover your back?

The best approach is to train the staff on how to handle, administer, maintain and dispose the controlled substances correctly in complete accordance with the DEA regulations. Various training courses are available that cover everything from staying in compliance to maintaining due diligence and from preventing illicit use to detecting diversion. Specific courses even deal with safeguarding the controlled substances and preparing the facility for a controlled substance drug audit.

This pre-emptive strategy will provide better insight to the staff on the need for controlled substance regulation, the gravity of these scheduled drugs, role of DEA and so on. They will also get a better understanding of the nitty-gritty details of effective recordkeeping, reporting, security, etc.

Here, employing a DEA compliance service provider – like Titan Group - will be a judicious move. They will conduct a full-spectrum assessment to identify the risks and gaps in the facility’s handling of controlled substances. The report will present recommendations for improvement along with an implementation plan as well. Mock audits are conducted to familiarize the facility with what to expect during an unannounced visit by the DEA and how to handle the same.

Titan Group even provides post-remediation training courses that will keep the staff updated on procedural changes, issues and trends. They will learn proactive measures to detect and prevent controlled substance diversion in the future.

In fact, they offer a range of DEA compliance training courses that will equip the staff and facility on all frontiers. Staying in compliance with the rules and regulations becomes a done thing and it will be virtually impossible for anyone to spot any discrepancies or violations, no matter how hard they try!

This has actually emerged as an excellent recourse that every DEA registrant should opt for and apply. It will not only safeguard the practitioner and the facility, but also benefit the public at large by limiting the scope of misuse, abuse and diversion of controlled substances in the future.