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patients.

• For additional security tips, please refer to the DEA
guidelines.
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• Processes for ordering, storing, and dispensing controlled

substances.

• Specific prohibition of the use of pre-signed prescription

pads.

• Processes for prescription renewals: staff members should

not renew prescriptions without specific provider approval.

• Under no circumstances should the practice allow staff

to refill controlled substances without direct provider

authorization.

Medication Safety in EHR

• Verify accuracy of allergies at each office visit or make a

notation of No Known Allergies.

• If using dropdown boxes from which to select medications

and/or dosages, use care to verify that the correct
medication and correct dose have been selected before

“entering” the information into the e-Prescribing system.

• Ideally, the ordering provider should enter the original
medication order in the EHR. However, if your practice
allows licensed professionals to assist the providers by

entering medication orders,

» great caution must be exercised when using
dropdown boxes in order to avoid selecting an

incorrect medication or dosage, and

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