A medical center in the US state of Oregon witnessed a tragic incident in which up to 10 patients are suspected to have died after a nurse replaced intravenous painkillers with tap water, after hospital officials informed authorities that they suspected a former employee of stealing the medications.
Between 9 and 10 patients admitted to the hospital died due to the infection, and sources indicate that the nurse tampered with the hospital’s supply of painkillers by replacing them with non-sterile tap water to conceal the theft of the medications.
The hospital informed family members of patients affected by this horrific incident that the deaths were linked to infections resulting from tampering with their painkillers.
The police said in a statement: “It is being investigated whether or not this behavior led to negative patient care, which could lead to death.”
In dealing with the unfortunate situation, the hospital expressed its cooperation with law enforcement authorities and its deep concern about the number of deaths. (Al-Bayan)
2024-01-07 10:00:43
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