Safe Prescribing
Discussion: Safe Prescribing In 1915, the Drug Enforcement Administration was formed, known then as the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Recognizing the variance in state
laws and the process for completing applications for presrptive authority and DEA registration is essential to the role of the NP as a prescriber. Within the last
decade, safe prescribing of opioids has also become a national concern. For this Discussion, you will focus on the process for obtaining presrptive authority after
successfully completing your program of study and passing a National Certification Exam. You also will explore safe prescribing. To prepare: Review your states
process for obtaining presrptive authority and associated fees Review the DEA website and review the process for obtaining a DEA number and associated fees. Review
and select one of the following case studies and analyze the provider information: Case Study One: Lori, FNP-BC, is a new graduate and has recently passed her
certification exam. She has just been hired to work for a Primary Care Clinic in a small town. She will be working with one physician at one site. Post a brief summary
of your case study and an explanation of the appropriate presrptive authority and DEA registration process needed for the case study you selected. Then, explain the
safe prescribing practices that these providers should use for these settings. colleagues who selected a different Case Study than you did. Suggest additional actions
to take to ensure delivery of safe care. Provide key components of a Malpractice Policy. Validate an idea with your own clinical experiences with the support of an
additional literature search.