Medication diversion always poses a high risk of physical and emotional harm to patients. If you have any suspicions that a colleague may be stealing and/or using a patient’s medications, it’s time to advocate for your patient by speaking up. When you do, you are playing an important role in protecting the safety and well-being of your patients.

“When you suspect medication diversion, your first thought should always be for the patient,” says Anne Coghlan, CNO's Executive Director and CEO. “Your patients rely on you to protect them from harm.”

Medication diversion poses a high risk of harm for several reasons...