Nurse Arrested After Submitting Self-Report for Diversion
Nurse Arrested After Submitting Self-Report for Diversion
Georgia nurse arrested after submitting a self-report form to the Board of Nursing admitting she diverted morphine, Ativan, and Benadryl from her workplace.
A nurse is out on bond after being charged with multiple drug felonies. The nurse was working at Memorial Health when investigators say she was caught stealing medical supplies.
In December 2018, the nurse submitted a self-report form to the Board of Nursing indicating that she had abused Morphine, Ativan, and Benadryl, and further indicated she had diverted said medications from her workplace. The nurse entered treatment for Substance Use Disorder in the same month.
As a direct result of the nurse’s workplace diversion, she was arrested and charged with Theft by Taking, Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substances, and Possession of Schedule IV Controlled Substances.
The nurse successfully completed treatment in April 2019 and has continued treatment for substance abuse with an addiction specialist.
Approximate date(s) of the diversion:
12/1/2018
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Memorial Health University Medical Center
4700 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Hospital
