Incident 33790
Incident 33790
Charged with taking fentanyl and other prescription painkillers and sedatives from the Duluth hospital on at least six occasions in November. Erik Huberty is no longer employed by Essentia Health. an internal Essentia investigation revealed unauthorized access to the operating room carts containing controlled substances on six dates between Nov. 6-18. Missing were quantities of
Charged with taking fentanyl and other prescription painkillers and sedatives from the Duluth hospital on at least six occasions in November. Erik Huberty is no longer employed by Essentia Health. an internal Essentia investigation revealed unauthorized access to the operating room carts containing controlled substances on six dates between Nov. 6-18.
Missing were quantities of fentanyl and hydromorphone, another opioid sold under the brand name Dilaudid, according to police. Also taken was midazolam, a drug used for various anesthesia and sedation purposes.
UPDATE: Huberty pled guilty to multiple charges in May, 2018.
https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4439581-former-duluth-hospital-worker-admits-opioid-theft
Approximate date(s) of the diversion:
43187
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Essentia Health St Marys Medical Center (FKA: St Marys Medical Center)
407 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Hospital
