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All Others2023-01-16T04:09:56-04:00

All Other Diversion Incidents

This section highlights diversion incidents by healthcare professionals in all fields other than nursing, pharmacy, anesthesia, or medical doctors.  This includes:

  • Non-clinical employees, such as Office Managers

  • Owners of Healthcare Facilities

  • Distributors or Wholesalers

  • Manufacturers, Researchers, or Investigators

  • As well as Clinicians in all other categories, such as Nurse Practitioners (NP)


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Daryl Gebien, the emergency room doctor in Barrie, Ontario who had been syphoning fentanyl patches by creating fake prescriptions, some of which he used and some of which ended up on the street. For this activity Mr. Gebien ended up with a two year prison term in April of 2017. 201 Georgian Dr, Barrie, ON L4M 6M2, Canada Royal Victoria Hospital November 19, 2019 View full detail
In July 2018, a technician at Sundance psychiatric hospital in Garland pilfered 16 gallons of codeine cough syrup. 7000 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Arlington, TX 76001 Sundance Behavioral & Mental Health Hospital November 19, 2019 View full detail
Cubangbang, a physician, and John F. Gargan, a nurse practitioner, prescribed over 6 million oxycodone pills to individuals they knew did not need the medication for any legitimate medical reason. Cubangbang and John F. Gargan prescribed more than twice as many oxycodone pills that were paid for by Medicare and Medicaid than the next highest 132-35 41st Rd, Queens, NY 11355 November 19, 2019 View full detail
Court documents say Lane resigned from her position at the pharmacy after she was confronted by coworkers. Her boss told police she admitted to the theft right away. Lane’s position as the “pharmacist in charge” included ordering and receiving controlled substances, and the discrepancies began in 2015 under her name. Several pages of the investigation 117 N McKenzie St, Gillett, WI 54124 HSHS St. Clare Pharmacy November 19, 2019 View full detail
A former paramedic is under arrest after authorities claim he stole drugs from fire trucks and ambulances in five different counties. Indiana State Police say he admitted to stealing fentanyl and replacing it with saline solution. An investigation was launched back in May after authorities with the Greenwood Fire Department found that several vials of 1718 Pleasant St, Noblesville, IN 46060 Seals Ambulance Service November 19, 2019 View full detail
Milwaukee CNA weakened nursing home patients' dosages to get morphine and oxycodone for sale. 9632 W Appleton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53225 Birchwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center November 19, 2019 View full detail
Ohio Doctor Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Distribution of Opioids The owner of a Cincinnati-area medical practice pleaded guilty  for illegally distributing opioids. Raymond Noschang, M.D., 59, of Cincinnati, Ohio, pleaded guilty to eight counts of unlawful distribution of oxycodone before U.S. District Judge Susan J. Dlott of the Southern District of Ohio. As part of 7565 Kenwood Rd # 102, Cincinnati, OH 45236 November 19, 2019 View full detail
An employee at a Grand Rapids nursing facility kept more than 1,900 opioid tablets intended for clients for herself over two years, according to a state agency’s investigation. The facility’s clients sometimes went without pain medications as a result, according to the report. The investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health’s Office of Health Facility 1614 Golf Course Rd, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Majestic Pines November 19, 2019 View full detail
12,000 exposed to Hepatitis C in seven states after stealing fentanyl and refilling syringes with saline to be later injected into patients. 1601 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 31093 Houston Medical Center November 19, 2019 View full detail
See Exeter listing 7503 Surratts Rd, Clinton, MD 20735 MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center November 19, 2019 View full detail
Two patients at an Ohio nursing home gained access to oxycodone pills left unlocked on a medication cart by a license practical nurse. 2000 Villa Rd, Springfield, OH 45503 Eaglewood Care Center November 19, 2019 View full detail
The Minnesota Department of Health has substantiated multiple charges of neglect or abuse of residents at the former Golden Horizons assisted living facility in Tower. An investigation of the allegations, completed April 28, found that an overnight aide at the facility repeatedly failed to provide required care for three residents with dementia who needed assistance 1232 Birch St N, Tower, MN 55790 Vermilion Senior Living, FKA Golden Horizons November 19, 2019 View full detail
Husband and wife from Georgia sentenced to a decade in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute oxycodone as a part of a prescription drug ring. 513 Great Oaks Dr Ste B, Monroe, GA 30655 Georgia Neurology, LLC November 19, 2019 View full detail
12,000 exposed to Hepatitis C in seven states after stealing fentanyl and refilling syringes with saline to be later injected into patients. 1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD 21287 University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus (FKA: Maryland General Hospital) November 19, 2019 View full detail
Doctors at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Tomah, Wis., hand out so many narcotic painkillers that some veterans have taken to calling the place “Candy Land.” They call the hospital’s chief of staff, psychiatrist Dr. David Houlihan, “the Candy Man.” Jason Simcakoski, who died in August of an overdose in the 500 E Veterans St, Tomah, WI 54660 Tomah VA Medical Center November 19, 2019 View full detail
Barbara Camillo, 39, the executive director of an assisted living facility, was arrested June 19 after she admitted to stealing Oxycodone from a patient. A patient at the East Haven Village at Mariner’s Point told her doctor she was suspicious that someone was stealing from her apartment while she was at doctor’s appointments, police said. 111 S Shore Dr, East Haven, CT 06512 East Haven Village at Mariner’s Point November 19, 2019 View full detail
Missouri paramedic with two ambulance districts pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing painkilling drugs and replacing the vials with water. 1000 S 25th St, Bethany, MO 64424 NTA Ambulance District November 19, 2019 View full detail
Dr. William Husel is accused of giving “excessive doses” of fentanyl to at least 34 patients at Mount Carmel West hospital in Columbus, as well as Mount Carmel St. Ann’s. Mt Carmel hospital fired doctor William Husel in December, saying he ordered the medication for at least 34 patients. Many of those patients died after 500 S Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081 Mount Carmel St. Ann's November 19, 2019 View full detail
A Scottsdale plastic surgeon was caught stealing vials of “medicinal cocaine” after breaking into a neighboring surgical business in the middle of the night, police say. 8901 E Raintree Dr Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 North Valley Surgical Center November 19, 2019 View full detail
A paramedic was charged with stealing the painkiller fentanyl from an ambulance and using the drug for herself. Joseph reported that she would normally administer a partial dose of fentanyl to the patient in need, and instead of properly disposing of the remaining as waste, she would use the fentanyl herself,” according to a probable 2001 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260 St.Vincent Hospital Indianapolis November 19, 2019 View full detail
Whittey is the second-known person to leave Mt Carmel amid an investigation into the ordering of “excessive and potentially fatal” doses of painkillers for patients. The hospital fired doctor William Husel in December, saying he ordered the medication for at least 34 patients. Many of those patients died after being administered the drugs. Earlier this 793 W State St, Columbus, OH 43222 Mount Carmel West November 19, 2019 View full detail
Barbara Cook, 74, claims she was injected with water instead of the painkiller fentanyl while being treated for a broken leg in Brisbane’s north in May, 2013. Months later, Ms Cook developed an infection caused by bacteria called pseudomonas aeruginosa, which is commonly found in water. Ms Cook’s son-in-law, Tim Watkins, who had been working 21 Mount Glorious Rd, Samford Village QLD 4520, Australia Samford Ambulance Station, Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) November 19, 2019 View full detail
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced today it has reached a $50,000 civil settlement with Nantucket Cottage Hospital in connection with the improper record-keeping of controlled substances by its pharmacy and the failure to maintain effective controls against diversion. Nantucket Cottage Hospital is a member of Partners HealthCare and an affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital. According 57 Prospect St, Nantucket, MA 02554 Nantucket Cottage Hospital November 19, 2019 View full detail
12,000 exposed to Hepatitis C in seven states after stealing fentanyl and refilling syringes with saline to be later injected into patients. 10 N Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201 Baltimore Veteran Affairs Medical Center November 19, 2019 View full detail
Dr. William Husel is accused of giving “excessive doses” of fentanyl to at least 34 patients at Mount Carmel West hospital in Columbus, as well as Mount Carmel St. Ann’s. Mt Carmel hospital fired doctor William Husel in December, saying he ordered the medication for at least 34 patients. Many of those patients died after 500 S Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081 Mount Carmel St. Ann's August 22, 2019 View full detail