Challenge
On the brink of losing its DEA registration and potentially its practice for multiple controlled substance compliance violations, Columbia Veterinary Hospital was in need of expert solutions that would restore the facility’s compliancy and position it for safety and success in the future.
COLUMBIA VETERINARY HOSPITAL: DEA VIOLATIONS
Failure to Appropriately Record Info on DEA Form-222’s
Failure to Appropriately Record Acquisitions to Inventory
Failure to Keep and Maintain Complete and Accurate Dispensation Records
Failure to Produce a Biennial Inventory
Taking Action:
Solutions
The solutions began for Columbia Veterinary Hospital when it contacted CUBEX, the leader in veterinary narcotics safety and inventory management products and process solutions. As CUBEX began assisting the facility with its inventory management solutions, it advised Columbia Veterinary Hospital to contact the TITAN Group for assistance with the outstanding DEA and U.S. Dept. of Justice investigation.
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The Audit
TITAN Group immediately responded by sending two of its Diversion Investigators to the Columbia Veterinary Hospital to conduct its thorough and proprietary veterinary audit. During the audit, the TITAN Group Investigators evaluated the management and oversight of controlled substances at the hospital, while specifically focusing on the correction of the various issues noted by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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INSIGHT
Risks to safety, efficiency, and ultimately your business are not comprehensively addressed during an audit by the DEA. Proactively assessing your business will allow you to focus on the things you do best.
Titan Execution
The TITAN Group Investigators’ audit of Columbia Veterinary Hospital confirmed the violations cited by the DEA and revealed additional oversights to safety, efficiency, and potential threats to cash flow within the hospital. The TITAN Group agents implemented on-site remediation of the following issues:
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CUBEX Installation
Following the TITAN Group’s audit, CUBEX installed its state of the art MiniPlus, a DEA and 51-state compliant smart cabinet designed to track and bill medications within treatment areas. This installation, paired with the TITAN Group remediations, immediately provided a turnkey solution to the DEA violations.
INSIGHT
You can potentially cover the cost of a CUBEX installation with the savings from DEA fines experienced working with TITAN Group.
Benefits from TITAN Group Audit
The entire TITAN audit was conducted over a two day period. TITAN Investigators identified and remediated issues with care during their visit.
Cost Avoidance
Annual Revenue Protection
Ongoing Support
Streamlined Operations
Rapid Detection Times
Benefits from CUBEX Installation
Efficiency
Staff Safety & Accountability
Patient Safety
Real Time Tracking
Automation
Summary
The TITAN Group audit of Columbia Veterinary Hospital (CVH) not only restored compliance in the facility, but protected the livelihoods of its owners and employees. With the installation of the CUBEX MiniPlus unit, CVH took steps to ensure that its patients and employees are protected, while also ensuring accurate and efficient tracking of controlled substances within the facility. Though CVH was on the verge of being shutdown for DEA violations, its willingness to contact CUBEX and TITAN gave them the solutions necessary to continue operating a thriving and compliant veterinary hospital.
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