Hospital security response to narcotics theft.
Diversion of narcotics by health professionals is increasing, the author says, and professional security can be helpful to Pharmacy and Nursing in conducting a successful investigation. However, Security must recognize the reluctance of other departments to prosecute offenders, and utilize a team approach to develop a working relationship with those departments.
Banner Health System, USA.
Donald E
DE
Bogardus
D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control; D006801:Humans; D009294:Narcotics; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D012637:Security Measures / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013800:Theft; D014481:United States
D009294:Narcotics