Licensed Registered Nurse Disciplined for Diverting Sedative
Licensed Registered Nurse Disciplined for Diverting Sedative
Florida RN has license revoked after investigation reveals he was diverting sedatives from a surgery center.
Florida RN Timothy Hughes of Ocala, Florida had his license revoked after an investigation revealed he was diverting drugs from the facility.
After verbal warnings, Hughes was investigated following a narcotic count that was short by one Versed vial. Hughes was ordered to pay investigative costs of over $2,500.
Approximate date(s) of the diversion:
7/1/2008
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Laser & Surgery Center of Ocala
3241 SW 34th St, Ocala, FL 34474
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Outpatient Clinic or Health Center
Person Diverting:
Timothy Stephen Hughes
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?
Florida Department of Health
