Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is alerting patients who received care from a former Chesapeake Regional Medical Center nurse who was reusing needleless syringes, according to a release from the health system.
An investigation involving CRMC, the FDA and other agencies uncovered that the former nurse was reusing the needleless syringes while administering IV medications, the release says. They reached the conclusion that the employee’s “improper actions” violated training, hospital policy, and regulatory standards. They no longer work at CRMC.
“Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is committed to the highest standards of patient safety, transparency, and accountability. We deeply regret that this incident occurred and are taking every necessary step to support those affected and prevent any recurrence,” Chesapeake Regional Healthcare said in its release…