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As per the Queensland Health Act and the Dangerous Drug Act 1996, there are specific regulations and guidelines for the storage of dangerous drugs in the state of Queensland. This is the case all across Australia, different States have their own Regulations and Guidelines that must be followed. It is imperative for all healthcare facilities, including veterinary clinics, to adhere to these guidelines to ensure the safety of both patients and staff.
In recent years, studies and reports have shown that veterinarians have been at the highest risk of suicide compared to other medical professionals such as dentists, doctors, and pharmacists. The use of euthanasia drugs has been linked to 300 deaths, with 10% of these cases having a connection to veterinary clinics.
In light of these disturbing statistics and a recent death in Brisbane, there have been calls to review the current storage regulations for euthanasia drugs. The previous requirements only demanded that the drugs be locked in a cupboard or room with limited access, which has proven to be inadequate.
In addition to the safety concerns for veterinary staff, it is also a well-known fact within certain circles that the security measures for storing animal medication, including intravenous equine drugs, analgesic torbugesic tartrate, the sedative ketamine, and the euthanasia drug lethabarb, are lacking.
In response to these concerns, and adhering to the Regulations of each State in Australia on the storage of dangerous and addictive drugs, we at Safeguard Safes are providing a variety of drug and medication safes to securely lock away the dangerous medication, so that only authorised personnels can have access to them. Popular drug safes include the Guardian drug safe GDS range, the Ardel drug safe DC range, and the Guardall drug safe DSK range.
Our goal is to provide our clients with the most secure and safe storage solutions for their dangerous drugs. We take the safety and well-being of all those in the medical community seriously, and we are dedicated to providing the best possible solutions for your drug storage needs. Just give us a call today on 1300 764 971 to discuss your requirements on the storage of drugs and medication in your clinic. Apart from storing the widest range of drug safes in Australia, Safeguard Safes also provide installation and delivery services.
