NACA Animal Control Officers Practice Test

What action may help manage the risk of drug diversion?

1. Maximizing overtime opportunities

2. Rotating drug logging and maintenance responsibilities

3. Keeping a static team for drug handling

4. Avoiding employee breaks

The correct answer is: Rotating drug logging and maintenance responsibilities

The choice to rotate drug logging and maintenance responsibilities is a proactive measure that can significantly reduce the risk of drug diversion. By implementing rotation in these tasks, it becomes more challenging for any single individual to consistently manipulate drug inventories or records without detection. This strategy promotes accountability among team members and creates an environment where discrepancies or irregularities are more likely to be noticed, allowing for timely intervention if any issues arise. In contrast, keeping a static team for drug handling may lead to familiarity that can facilitate the opportunity for individuals to engage in improper behaviors over time. The other choices also lack effectiveness; maximizing overtime opportunities could contribute to fatigue, impacting vigilance regarding drug handling. Avoiding employee breaks might create stress and lead to reduced awareness, similarly increasing risk. Each of these factors highlights the importance of rotation in maintaining oversight and integrity in the handling of controlled substances.