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How a drug diversion EHR tool can curb the opioid crisis

from EHRIntellience

How a drug diversion EHR tool can curb the opioid crisis EHRIntellience Opioid abuse accounts for over 100 deaths per day in the United States. Not only are these drugs impacting the average American citizen, but 10-15% of healthcare workers are also misusing opioids and roughly 10% have a substance abuse disorder. While the impaired healthcare worker puts himself at risk, he also presents a major risk to patient safety. Additionally, drug diversions cost the healthcare industry roughly $70 billion each year. READ MORE

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