Investigation into Waste Reveals Drug Diversion
Investigation into Waste Reveals Drug Diversion
Florida nurse voluntarily surrenders license after investigation into waste leads to admission of diversion.
A Registered Nurse in Florida voluntarily relinquished her license as a registered nurse in Florida after an investigation was launched due to a complaint of diversion from Lakeland Regional Health. During an investigation into missing waste, the hospital determined there were other controlled substances not accounted for. Megan D Davis admitted to taking three Percocets without properly disposing of them.
Davis agreed to never reapply for licensure in Florida and to cease practicing immediately upon relinquishing her license. She also waived confidentiality and probable cause determinations and agreed to waive all rights to challenge or contest the validity of the relinquishment.
Approximate date(s) of the diversion:
08/11/2022
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Lakeland Regional Health
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805, USA
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Hospital
Person Diverting:
Megan D. Davis
Profession of the person diverting:
Nurse
Has the incident been reported?
e.g. to local law enforcement, county board of health, state licensure board, and/or federal DEA or FDA authorities?
Yes
To whom has the incident been reported?
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
