Kimberly S. New
International Health Facility Diversion Association, USA
Biography
Kimberly New is the Executive Director of the International Health Facility Diversion Association, an organization that specializes in the prevention, detection and response to drug diversion by healthcare personnel. Kim help healthcare facilities across the US develop their drug diversion programs with the goal of protecting patients, staff and facilities from the harm frequently associated with diversion. Kim has extensive clinical experience as a nurse, and has worked for many years as a healthcare lawyer and a Compliance Officer. Kim is a frequent author and national speaker. She has been featured in USA Today and the Wall Street Journal.
Abstract
Abstract : Theft of opioids by nursing personnel: An occupational risk that compromises patient safety