Safeguarding Patients: Advancing Practices in Narcotic Infusion Management and Documentation
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Webinar
This 30-minute webinar will explore strategies to improve narcotic infusion management and documentation, focusing on patient safety, accountability, and diversion prevention. We will discuss key workflow improvements, interdisciplinary collaboration, and lessons learned from implementing standardized documentation practices.
Presented by Speakers
Rebeka Goldstein RPT, CPHT
Rebeka began her career as a Pharmacy Technician in 2014 in the retail pharmacy setting before transitioning to hospital pharmacy. For six years, she supported the UF Health’s Pediatric and Women’s Services operations team, where she helped manage pharmacy technicians and oversee day-to-day pharmacy operations. In late 2024, she transitioned into her current role as a Diversion Data Analyst at UF Health. Since then, she has played an important role in growing and strengthening her organization’s drug diversion program, using data to identify opportunities for improvement and helping implement new safety standards that have positively impacted the program.
Scott Kahler RPH
Scott is the Pharmacy Technology and Automation Coordinator at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. For the past 12 years, he has overseen the management and operation of all Omnicell dispensing systems across UF Health in Gainesville. Scott also led the implementation of the organization’s current drug diversion monitoring and detection program and works closely with UF Health’s Drug Diversion Analysts to continually enhance controlled medication workflows and processes. Scott actively participates in a monthly informatics collaboration hosted by OhioHealth, engaging with colleagues from more than thirty health systems. He is also a member of ASHP and FSHP.