LPN taking home meds

[Angela.RN2B]

I have a question regarding who to contact about a very dangerous concern. I found out this LPN running a nursing home has been taking home patients meds and giving them to family member, all types of thing like pain pills and whatever anyone ask. I found this out because my nephew ended up with some in his backpack that my sister found and he confessed his best friends Mom had a bunch in a drawer, I played detective and I called her and stated I have a bad back ache and she said she has such and such Meds that she gets from work. I was appalled. I cannot believe this. I was told to simply turn her in but I don't want to be found out for this cause I am afraid of what might happen if she loses her job, but she does not need to be doing this. Advice please. I think she should not practice as a LPN doing this. She could have killed my sisters only child.

[Flare, ASN, BSN]

No question in should she be reported. That is a resounding yes. The question is exactly whom she should be reported to. I agree that the BON should be informed, no doubt and let the BON decide if they want to presecute for dispensing meds without an order. I would probably contact the director of the facility before I contacted the police for the diverting. Let is be their determination if they would like to charge her with theft. And finally, since she sounds as if she's a friend of the family, you have the option of doing all this anonymously.

[Halinja, BSN, RN]

Go with the board of nursing...

[CoffeeRTC, BSN, RN]

Do you know anyone who works in this nursing home or do you? I might also contact the Administer. I would definately call the BON. The ADM if notified should be calling the police to make a report.

[ohmeowzer RN, RN]

you need to call the police and notify the BON. this is just wrong and she needs to be turned in. please keep us posted on how this comes out.