As the Drug Supply Chain Security Act dispenser exemption period winds down, the Vizient Standards implementation team announced an important change to the Vizient Global Location Number (GLN) Management program. The data standards team will inactivate unmanaged GLNs, which will impact pharmacies and other providers who are not currently managing their Vizient assigned GLNs. Two experts leading that conversation, Carl Henshaw, Senior Director, Data Operations, Enterprise Information and Data Management, and Dawn Burtram, Lead Analyst, Standards Implementation at Vizient join host Carolyn Liptak, Pharmacy Executive Director in the Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence at Vizient to discuss implications.

Guest speakers:

Dawn Bertram, MBA

Lead Analyst Standards Implementation

Vizient

Carl Henshaw

Senior Director, Data Operations, Enterprise Information and Data Management

Vizient

Host: 

Carolyn Liptak, MBA, BS Pharm

Show Notes:

[01:08-01:59] Dawn and Carl’s background

[02:00-02:41] What exactly is a GLN and what does it mean to be self-managed

[02:42-07:26] Who creates and maintains GLNs in this data hub and the three different GLN products

[07:27-08:51] How to determine who actually enumerated the GLNs

[08:52-10:20] Educating and preparing providers for the DSCSA compliance deadline

[10:21-12:37] The recent decision to inactivate unmanaged GNS and why it's essential to maintaining the accuracy and reliability of GLN data

[12:38-15:05] What it means to participate in our program and who's eligible to participate

[15:06-17:51] Why the deadline of November 15th matters

Links | Resources:

Vizient GLN Learning Center

GLN Management Process Education Session (E-Learning)

VGMP Application

GS1 What is a GLN and How Do I Get One? 

Drug Supply Chain Security Act

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The Joint Commission’s updated accreditation manual is designed to simplify requirements, enhance clarity, and better support healthcare organizations in survey preparation. In this episode of VerifiedRx, host Carolyn Liptak is joined by Dr. Robert Campbell of the Joint Commission and Diana Scott of Vizient to unpack the most significant changes. From the shift to National Performance Goals and medication safety priorities to the latest challenges in compounding, labeling, and hazardous drug handling, the conversation highlights practical insights to help pharmacy leaders stay compliant and survey-ready.

Guest speakers:

Robert Campbell, PharmD, BCSCP

Sr. Director, Standards Interpretation, Accreditation Decision Management,Medication Safety Division of Accreditation and Certification Operations

Joint Commission

Diana Scott, MHA, RN, CPHQ

Principal, Regulatory and Accreditation Services

Vizient

Host:

Carolyn Liptak, , BS Pharm, MBA 

Vizient

Show Notes:

[01:16-01:51] Diana and Robert Backgrounds

[01:52-02:43] Changes made to the hospital and critical access hospital manuals

[02:44-03:09] Changes to the chapters themselves

[03:10-04:08] National Performance Goals and elaborate on those that are relevant to medication safety and pharmacy services

[04:09-05:15] The top medication management challenges

[05:16-06:29] Pain management not being aligned and titration orders

[06:30-06:56] Insufficient communication between pharmacists, prescribers and nurses when it comes to medication orders

[06:57-08:02] Themes around labeling requirements for stored medications

[08:03-08:46] Anything different in removing expired meds from patient care areas and in the pharmacy this area than previous years

[08:47-10:58] Issues related to storing meds specifically per the package insert

[10:59-11:55] Common issues seen inside the pharmacy regarding sterile compounding, noncompliance include hand hygiene, garbing, PPE, and cleaning and disinfecting

[11:56-13:12] More specifics in those area the physical environment and facility cleanliness along with cleaning and disinfection practices

[13:13-14:55] Explaination of how joint Commission defines and evaluates immediate use compounding

[14:56-16:09] The minimum required elements for immediate use compounding competency

[16:10-17:12] Compounding competencies besides immediate use

[17:13-17:54] Expectations for environmental services training

[17:55- 20:14] Concerns around hazardous drugs

[20:15- 21:14] Additional information

Links | Resources:

Joint Commission: THE NEW STANDARD: Accreditation 360

For Members: On-Demand webinar and CE information

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Drug diversion threatens patient and staff safety—and preventing it requires a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach. In this episode, Dr. Ruth Igwegbe and Shealee Mitchell of JPS Health Network join host Carolyn Liptak to share how their organization transformed a fragmented diversion process into a high-functioning, collaborative program. From building trust with frontline teams to using AI software and proactive data monitoring, Ruth and Shealee highlight how culture, consistency, and communication are essential to effective diversion prevention. Tune in for actionable strategies that elevate both patient safety and professional accountability.

Guest speakers:

Dr. Ruth Igwegbe PharmD, MBA,

Pharmacy medication safety officer

JPS Health Network

Shealee Mitchell, BS, RN, MJur

Pharmacy medication safety officer

JPS Health Network

Host:

Carolyn Liptak, BS Pharm, MBA 

Vizient

Show Notes:

[01:02-02:32] Ruth and Shealee Backgrounds

[02:33-04:46] Background on diversion detection and prevention program at JPS

[04:47-06:55] Shealee's clinical background and how it shaped how she works with teams across the organization

[06:56-09:20] How the JPS diversion response team evolved

[09:21-13:55] Advice to our listeners to strengthen their own diversion prevention programs

[13:56-16:03] Where our listeners should go to get more information about drug diversion prevention and detection programs

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