Understanding a DEA Order to Show Cause. What It Means and Why You Should Never Surrender Your Registration
Receiving an Order to Show Cause (OSC) from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) can be alarming and overwhelming for any healthcare professional. It is a serious legal matter that signals the DEA’s intent to revoke, suspend, or deny your registration to handle controlled substances. But just as important as understanding the process is knowing how to respond—and what not to do.
Top 5 OSHA Inspection Failures For Veterinarians
Running a veterinary practice isn’t just about delivering top-quality animal care — it requires managing a complex web of regulatory requirements to protect your staff, clients, and facility. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) compliance is critical and non-negotiable. Failing to meet OSHA standards can result in hefty fines, reputational damage, or worse — harm […]
Diversion comes in many forms
The more you can identify, the lower your facilities risk. Facilities handling controlled substances face the risk of diversion in various forms. Recognizing potential diversion helps to minimize these risks and maintain safety. Some vulnerabilities are unavoidable, but identifying them ensures better protection. Common Diversion Indicators During internal investigations, diversion may present itself as: During […]
Why Would My Facility Be Inspected?
You don’t necessarily need to be in the wrong for the DEA to show up at your facility for an inspection. Below are just a few reasons that knock may happen,
and you will want to be prepared.
Top 10 ways to fail your DEA Inspection
ProTip – these are all things you can address at your facility to help reduce the risk of fines or loss of license.
Tips for keeping your cool during a DEA Audit
DEA inspections are inevitable. Preparing in advance can significantly educe your risk of fines and minimize stress.
The Importance of Regulatory Compliance
Adhering to Federal and State regulations is essential for medical facilities, impacting various aspects of operations and patient care. Here’s why compliance matters.