Nurse Arrested, Charged with Stealing Meds from Patient
Nurse Arrested, Charged with Stealing Meds from Patient
Georgia registered nurse arrested and charged after patient's pain medication was replaced with a counterfeit substance.
A Memorial Medical Center registered nurse is in custody after an investigation found she was stealing medication while on-duty.
The Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team arrested the nurse at the hospital, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
Officials say the nurse was employed at the time of her arrest. She was charged with possession of a controlled substance (Percocet) with intent to distribute, and theft by taking.
CNT began their investigation early Tuesday morning after they were contacted by hospital security about an internal investigation into a current patient missing prescription pain medication. During the joint CNT and MMC investigation, it was determined the nurse stole a small number of prescription pain medication from the current patient.
Investigators say the thefts took place on two separate instances and was replaced with a counterfeit substance. The investigation also determined this is likely an isolated incident and that the nurse was giving the pills to a person she knew.
Approximate date(s) of the diversion:
04/23/2019
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Memorial Health University Medical Center
4700 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Hospital
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?
Local Law Enforcement, , and/or federal DEA or FDA authorities?
