A Boise nurse has been sentenced to 3 years of probation after being convicted of obtaining controlled substances by fraud.
Jennifer L. Fanopoulos, 41, of Boise, Idaho, was sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge on October 25, 2018 for her role in accessing a hospital’s Pyxis system to obtain fentanyl 100mcg/2mL vials.
Prior to her sentencing, Fanopoulos pleaded guilty on October 25, 2018 to the charges.
According to court records, Fanopoulos was employed as a registered nurse at a hospital in Boise and had access to the Pyxis system, which automated and monitored the distribution, management, and control of prescription medications, including Schedule II controlled substances.
On at least twenty-eight occasions, Fanopoulos knowingly and intentionally accessed a Pyxis machine and removed fentanyl 100mcg/2mL vials by falsifying and manipulating information in the system.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) led Tactical Diversion Squad, which is comprised of law enforcement from the DEA, Ada County Sheriff’s Office, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General.
Fanopoulos’ ability to access the Pyxis system required the use of a unique username and her fingerprint, highlighting the vulnerabilities in the system that allowed her to commit the crime.
The sentencing marks the end of a lengthy investigation into Fanopoulos’ activities, and serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability in the healthcare industry.
Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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