Incidentcase95

Incidentcase95

Incidentcase95

A nurse took dozens of drugs, including methadone and hydrocodone, from Parkland Hospital last year, state nursing board records show. Parkland did not report the theft to federal regulators or the state pharmacy board. A Parkland spokeswoman said that’s because initially it was unclear where the stolen drugs came from. The nurse later pleaded guilty

A nurse took dozens of drugs, including methadone and hydrocodone, from Parkland Hospital last year, state nursing board records show.

Parkland did not report the theft to federal regulators or the state pharmacy board. A Parkland spokeswoman said that’s because initially it was unclear where the stolen drugs came from.

The nurse later pleaded guilty to taking the drugs from Parkland.

Where the Diversion Occurred: Parkland Hospital 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235 Type of Healthcare Facility: Hospital
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