Boise nurse sentenced for obtaining controlled substances by fraud
BOISE, Idaho – Jennifer L. Fanopoulos, 41, of Boise, was sentenced yesterday to three years of probation for obtaining controlled substances by fraud. Fanopoulos was sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge. Fanopoulos pleaded guilty on Oct. 25, 2018.
According to court records, Fanopoulos was employed as a registered nurse at a hospital in Boise. As part of her employment, Fanopoulos had access to the Pyxis system at the hospital. The Pyxis system automated and monitored the distribution, management and control of prescription medications, including Schedule II controlled substances. Fanopoulos’ ability to access the Pyxis system required the use of a unique username and her fingerprint. On at least 28 occasions, Fanopoulos knowingly and intentionally accessed a Pyxis machine and removed fentanyl 100mcg/2mL vials by falsifying and manipulating information in the system.
This case was investigated by the 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 the Inspector General.
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