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Observe the discarding of the narcotic and sign with the nurse on the narcotic sheet.
➤ When wasting a narcotic, two licensed nurses must be present: one to discard the medication and the other to witness and co-sign the waste on the controlled substance record.
➤ This practice helps prevent diversion, ensures accountability, and is required by hospital policy and federal drug regulations (e.g., DEA standards).
➤ The witnessing nurse must visually confirm that the narcotic is being disposed of properly, such as into a designated waste container or drug disposal system, before signing.
➤ Failure to witness or properly document narcotic disposal can lead to legal, ethical, and disciplinary consequences, including allegations of medication diversion.
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