drug disposal
GAO Report Examines Hospice Disposal of Controlled Substances
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on disposal of controlled substances found substantial challenges for hospices, but also some key best practices that point the way toward new industry standards. According to the GAO report, challenges include the costs of certain disposal methods, a lack of a witness to the disposal process, and inconsistencies […]
Read MoreSUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Opens Federal Door for Hospices to Dispose of Controlled Substances
In September 2014 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued final regulations implementing the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 in which the agency clarified (for the firs time) that hospices were prohibited from disposing or assisting in the disposal of controlled substances for hospice patients unless there was a state law granting authority […]
Read MoreSUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Opens Federal Door for Hospices to Dispose of Controlled Substances
In September 2014 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued final regulations implementing the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 in which the agency clarified (for the firs time) that hospices were prohibited from disposing or assisting in the disposal of controlled substances for hospice patients unless there was a state law granting authority […]
Read MoreHouse Subcommittee Approves Hospice Disposal Legislation
On Wednesday the House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a markup, spanning nine hours, on a wide variety of measures related to the opioid crisis. In total, 60 different bills were considered with 57 gaining committee approval. These provisions cover an array of approaches ranging from improving treatment options and curtailing […]
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