Comply with DEA regulations when ordering controlled substances Copied

Two-factor authentication for electronically prescribing controlled substances adds a layer of security when identifying a provider’s identity and is a federal requirement set by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Meeting this DEA requirement is also required for EHR certification.

To meet this requirement, when electronically prescribing controlled substances in iKnowMed Generation 2, a new required field will be introduced. Providers will need to enter their signing PIN or password in this field.

At the time of saving an electronic prescription order for one or more controlled substances, providers will see the Digital Signature pop up and must enter their Signing PIN or Password (see callout 1) followed by the designated second factor – Push Notification or Soft or Hard Token.