Mary Greeley Medical Center Secures Funding for Advanced Opioid Security System

Mary Greeley Medical Center has been awarded funding to acquire and implement the NarcBox System, an advanced narcotic security and tracking solution designed to combat opioid theft and misuse in the community. The initiative represents a significant step forward in medication security for emergency medical services.

The grant implementation is being led by Dieter Friton, Director of Mobile Intensive Care Services at Mary Greeley Medical Center, who emphasized the department's commitment to ensuring safe handling and accountability of controlled substances. "This technology will allow us to update our medication security, and reduce risk," Friton stated, highlighting the practical benefits of the new system for daily operations.

Before securing the funding, the medical center utilized resources provided through the NarcBox Grant Assistance Program, including Lexipol's GrantFinder.com, grant alerts, and expert consultative services to identify and pursue available grant opportunities. This strategic approach to funding acquisition demonstrates the medical center's proactive stance on medication security.

The NarcBox system represents a comprehensive narcotic storage and security solution specifically tailored for EMS and fire service industries. The technology integrates secure hardware with cloud-based software to provide multiple layers of protection, including PIN, RFID, and biometric access controls. These features work together to create a robust security framework that addresses the complex challenges of controlled substance management.

Beyond basic security, the system offers full inventory and medication waste tracking capabilities, temperature monitoring, and shift-change verification processes. Real-time alerts notify administrators of unauthorized access attempts or policy violations, supporting full compliance with Drug Enforcement Administration requirements. The system's robust analytics tools enable agencies to track usage trends, identify potential misuse patterns, and enhance operational efficiency across multiple locations.

NarcBox offers a range of hardware options designed to accommodate various operational needs, including vehicle-based, station-based, and headquarters-based applications. This flexibility ensures that the security system can be implemented across different environments where controlled substances are stored and administered. The company behind the technology, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, provides additional information at www.narcbox.com.

The implementation of this advanced security system comes at a critical time when healthcare facilities nationwide are grappling with opioid diversion and misuse challenges. By adopting this technology, Mary Greeley Medical Center positions itself at the forefront of medication security practices, potentially setting a standard for other medical facilities to follow in addressing the ongoing opioid crisis through improved security measures and accountability systems.