The DEA Findings We Didn't Expect

What does a DEA inspection actually look like from the inside? In this episode of Drug Diversion Insights, Terri sits down with Brennan Luke, Regulatory and Controlled Substance Pharmacy Manager at ECU Health, to discuss what he learned after building a drug diversion prevention program from the ground up—and guiding it through three DEA cyclic inspections. Now building another diversion program with the benefit of experience, Brennan shares practical lessons on compliance, leadership, and creating a culture where clinicians become partners in diversion prevention rather than feeling like they're under surveillance. In this episode, you'll learn: What to expect during a DEA cyclic inspection The inspection findings that surprised Brennan the most Lessons learned from building a diversion prevention program from scratch How to prepare your organization before regulators arrive Why strong documentation and controlled substance accountability matter How to engage nursing, anesthesia, and pharmacy as partners in diversion prevention Common mistakes organizations make when implementing diversion programs Practical strategies for strengthening compliance and medication safety Whether you're a pharmacy leader, diversion specialist, compliance officer, nurse leader, medication safety professional, or healthcare executive, this episode offers valuable insights into building a sustainable diversion prevention program that protects patients, supports staff, and stands up to regulatory scrutiny. Strong diversion programs aren't built on fear—they're built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. 🔗 More from Rxpert Solutions https://www.rxpert.solutions/?utm_sou... Follow us: Facebook:   / rxpertsolutions   X (Twitter):   / rxpertsolutions   LinkedIn:   / rxpertsolutions   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UwSCi8... #DrugDiversionPrevention #DEA #HealthcareCompliance #MedicationSafety #HospitalPharmacy #ControlledSubstances #DiversionMitigation #HealthcareLeadership #PatientSafety #PharmacyLeadership #RxpertSolutions