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Missing from the Table: Infection Prevention's Role in Diversion Response
Missing from the Table: Infection Prevention's Role in Diversion Response
Missing from the Table: Infection Prevention's Role in Diversion Response
Tuesday 17th June 2025
Explore the vital yet overlooked role of infection prevention in drug diversion investigations with Terri Vidals and Michelle Nation.
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Episode Overview
- Infection preventionists should be integral to diversion response teams.
- Bloodborne pathogen testing is crucial when injectables are involved.
- Collaboration between departments enhances patient safety.
- Public health plays a key role in managing potential outbreaks.
- Effective communication can prevent healthcare-associated infections.
"Infection preventionists should be ad hoc members of diversion response teams, especially when injectables are involved."
In this episode of "Drug Diversion Insights with Terri Vidals", the spotlight is on a critical but often sidelined aspect of drug diversion investigations: infection prevention. Terri Vidals, an experienced pharmacist, brings in Michelle Nation, a nurse with a rich background in infection prevention, to discuss how these two fields intersect.
Michelle shares her journey from a biotechnology background to becoming a certified infection preventionist, shedding light on the disconnect that often exists between diversion response teams and infection prevention departments. Michelle argues that infection preventionists should play a more integral role in drug diversion response teams, especially when injectable medications are involved. She highlights the importance of collaboration between different departments to ensure patient safety and prevent outbreaks.
The conversation touches on how facilities can leverage their infection prevention teams more effectively, addressing the gap that exists in many healthcare settings. The episode also covers the significance of bloodborne pathogen testing and the role of public health in managing potential outbreaks. Michelle emphasises the need for open communication and collaboration between risk departments and infection preventionists, advocating for proactive measures to safeguard patients and healthcare workers alike.
This discussion is not just about preventing infections but also about fostering a culture of awareness and cooperation within healthcare facilities. If you're curious about how infection prevention can be a game-changer in drug diversion investigations, this episode offers valuable insights that could reshape your approach to healthcare safety.