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How to Find the Perfect DEA Compliance Professional

There is a thin line between lawful and unlawful conduct when it comes to handling controlled substances. Knowing how to hire the right compliance expert will ensure that you do not overstep the bounds!

The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) is cracking down big time on everyone who handles controlled substances. The overarching aim is to curb illegal usage and diversion while ensuring that the Controlled Substances Act is enforced in letter and spirit.

Accordingly, healthcare providers that prescribe, administer or dispense scheduled drugs are subject to stringent conditions related to DEA new registration, recordkeeping, reporting, storage, etc. The repercussions of even inadvertent non-compliance can prove to be quite catastrophic.

The consensus is clear. Given the heavy risks, DEA registrants cannot expect to tide the challenges of regulatory compliance on their own. Professional guidance and assistance has become almost mandatory!
 

Enter the DEA Compliance Expert!


Indeed, there are very many agencies offering expert services for complying with the operational and regulatory aspects of the Controlled Substances Act. Choosing the right consultant is crucial here. Following are some tips on how to ensure that the compliance expert is right for the job at hand:

  • Check the background and expertise of the consultant. Inquire about their knowledge of the Controlled Substances Act and experience with the DEA. Have they worked on DEA diversion cases and can they counsel on DEA compliance measures?
  • Find out the details about the documents and protocols they offer. Ask if they create DEA compliance checklists and other policies after assessing the risks faced by the DEA registrant/facility. Also, check whether they will train the staff and practice mock audits to prep the facility for a real one.
  • Inquire whether they will submit a report on the findings of the risk assessment. Check if the compliance policies and approach will be tailored to the unique circumstances and demands of the client.
  • Ask upfront how the compliance services will help the facility in the long run and what the compliance professional will do should the DEA registrant face subpoena or investigation.
  • Seek references and check them carefully, especially pertaining to the quality of remedial solutions. Ask previous clients if the DEA compliance service could actually help them avoid penalties or revocation of license. While at it, check if it is easy to do business with the provider during the period of engagement.

Apart from the credentials and services, the mark of an erstwhile DEA agent or investigator will go a long way in convincing the current DEA diversion investigators and federal law enforcement agents that everything is above board. This is why many DEA registrants choose to place their trust in the Titan Group. The expert team of ex-DEA agents is well-versed with all the aspects of all the requirements – ranging from DEA registration renewal to handling an audit and everything in between. The name itself inspires a belief that everything will be in order and does not warrant more than a cursory check!


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