Dr. Greg Colbath, an Orthopaedic Surgeon with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, fellowship trained in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction. discusses the challenges patients face with opioid management after surgery in an ASC setting. He explores the importance of proper at-home drug disposal for patient safety and satisfaction, particularly with Deterra’s disposal pouch system. Dr. Colbath also shares his experience with implementing safe disposal practices and the role it plays in reducing opioid misuse.
How At-Home Medication Disposal Can Support Patients in Recovery Beyond Discharge
For healthcare providers, recovery doesn’t always end when a patient leaves the facility. The transition from structured care back into
