DEA States that LTC Nurses Are No Longer Agents Of The Prescribers

southernbee, where did you find the info?

ABSOLUTELY-UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES-GIVE THAT MED! It doesn't matter if your boss or anyone else tells you to! Unless you have a hard copy in your hands-either from the doctor or the pharmacy-you could be charged with diversion! Your boss will not take the fall for you-this is a DEA regulations and IDK about you-but I'm not trying to take on the DEA.

If your boss or any other nurse is so certain the med can be given-kindly explain to them that you feel uncomfortable doing so until the RX is in your hand; however, they could give it if they feel comfortable. ...its their license-not yours!

Psych issues-pain issues-whatever-if the circumstance requires a written script and you dont have one-I have one "word" for you-----> ER. CYOA

Even if the doctor says-just give it and I will fax you the order in the morning--kindly explain how much you wish you could do that; however, the DEA regulations will not allow you to do so.

I pray this harshly interpreted reg changes-its in the best interests of our patients to revisit this issue and put a stop to the insanity. Stand-up and advocate for your patients-they depend on us and together-we can speak LOUD to initiate a change.