8th Regional Hospital Controlled Substance Seminar

September 26, 2014

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Sponsored by Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University and presented by

BuzzeoPDMA, A Cegedim Company

(5 Credit ACPE approved program)

Seminar Cost  - $295

The 8th Regional Hospital Controlled Substances Seminar is a knowledge based seminar for pharmacists, nurses, physicians and administrators that work in a hospital setting.  The seminar will cover many topics related to regulatory best practices for controlled substances in a hospital setting.  The session will include presentations from hospital speakers, law firms and regulatory and operational experts.

As a result of attending this seminar attendees should be better prepared to:

• Understand the DEA regulations regarding handling of controlled substances
• Understand the various electronic dispensing unit requirements and utilization
• Prevent diversion of controlled substances and establish a diversion detection program
• Develop programs for tracking the receipt, administration and dispensing of controlled substances
• Understand procedures for handling wasting and disposal
• Employment issues associated with terminating employment of drug abusers and/or diverters
• Develop internal employee training programs
• Prepare standard operating procedures for handling controlled substances

5 Credit ACPE approved program

The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  This program provides 5 CEU credits  for program 0097-9999-14-002-L04-P (general pharmacy).