Nurse Charged After Patient’s Pain Meds Go Missing
Nurse Charged After Patient's Pain Meds Go Missing
Alabama nurse at a nursing & rehabilitation home charged with felony theft of a controlled substance after patient's oxycodone pills go missing.
A nurse is accused of stealing painkillers from a patient at a Le Sueur nursing home.
The Le Center nurse was charged with felony theft of a controlled substance in Le Sueur County District Court.
An official at Ridgeview Nursing Home and Rehab Center reported last month a patient’s oxycodone pills were disappearing. An internal investigation revealed the medication was being taken during times when the nurse was working as a licensed practical nurse, the charges said.
The nurse allegedly admitted she had been stealing the drug since August, following the death of a family member.
Approximate date(s) of the diversion:
03/01/2020
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Ridgeview Nursing Home and Rehab Center
903 11th St NE, Jasper, AL 35504
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Nursing & Rehabilitation Home
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?
