Incident at DA Plastic Surgery - Controlled Substance Management Issue
Incident Overview
On March 18, 2020, a nursing assistant was found dead in the operating room of DA Plastic Surgery after self-administering propofol.
Reported Details
- Date: March 18, 2020, approximately 9:40 AM
- Location: Operating room of DA Plastic Surgery
- Victim: Nursing assistant (employee of the hospital)
- Cause: CCTV footage showed the nursing assistant entering the operating room and self-administering propofol
Concerns Raised
- Propofol is a highly addictive psychotropic substance classified as a narcotic drug in Korea
- Questions were raised about the hospital's management of controlled substances
- Concerns about how an employee could easily access and administer a controlled substance in the operating room
Hospital Response
DA Plastic Surgery stated that the employee had clocked out at 4 PM and secretly re-entered the hospital later. The hospital denied responsibility for the incident.
Important Note
This incident involved an employee, not a patient. While not a patient medical accident, it raises concerns about controlled substance management at the facility.
Important Disclaimer
This information is based on publicly available news reports. This incident does not reflect the quality of patient care at this facility.
Sources
- 매일일보 (m-i.kr) - "강남 디에이성형외과 간호조무사, 수술실서 프로포폴 투약 사망"
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