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62 QUALITY & ACCREDITATION Merritt Island Surgery Center nurse allegedly stole 67 ampoules of fentanyl, other drugs — 6 insights By Eric Oliver A Merritt Island (Fla.) Surgery Center nurse allegedly systematically stole fentanyl that was meant to be used as an anesthetic during surgery, Florida Today reports. Here's what you should know. 1. e nurse, Kirsten McDonough would al- legedly sign out twice as much fentanyl than what was needed and would keep the excess for herself. 2. Office staff at the surgery center noticed a discrepancy between how much Ms. Mc- Donough was checking out and how much was used during surgery. 3. Center staff called police on the nurse Dec. 1, 2017, aer conducting an audit. Staff believe she stole approximately 67 ampoules of fentanyl, a vial of versed, a vial of propofol and other drugs used during surgery. 4. e center suspended her without pay while she was under investigation. 5. Police arrested her March 14. She was charged with grand the of a controlled sub- stance and has since been released on bond. 6. Ms. McDonough declined to be inter- viewed by police. What she was doing with the stolen drugs is still unclear. n Staff believe she stole approximately 67 ampoules of fentanyl, a vial of versed, a vial of propofol and other drugs used during surgery. Assisting physician-owners in hundreds of transactions for over 30 years | www.ASCs-Inc.com Majority and Minority Interest Sales | Growth Strategies | Real Estate Sales | ASC and Practice Expertise Contact us today! (760) 751-0250 • www.ASCs-Inc.com Considering Selling an Interest in Your ASC? In any of these scenarios the best thing you can do is to call ASCs Inc. first! Looking for a strategic partner or for a growth strategy? Have you been approached about selling your center? Are you thinking about selling your ASC real estate?

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