Eshowe Hospital nurse probe launched
The woman, who is believed to have been nursing for over a decade and worked at a number of different hospitals in the province, was apparently using patients' names to access the medication
AN Eshowe Hospital nurse is being investigated after she allegedly compiled fake medication scripts, in order to access prescribed pain medication.
The woman, who is believed to have been nursing for over a decade and worked at a number of different hospitals in the province, was apparently using patients’ names to access the medication.
KZN Department of Health spokesperson, Noluthando Nkosi said the nurse had since resigned from her position.
‘The department is concerned by these allegations and views them in an extremely serious light. Although the nurse implicated in this matter has resigned, the hospital management will be reporting this matter to the SA Nursing Council for further investigation.’
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