In September, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration told the I-Team that 'IV bags are not tamper proof,' and they are not 'tamper evident.'
The federal investigation into Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz and accusations of tampering with IV bags that harmed patients is raising questions about the safety and security of IV bags and medicines at our local hospitals.
In September, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration told the I-Team that "IV bags are not tamper proof," and they are not"tamper evident." Thus, the I-Team reached out to seven North Texas hospitals to find out what they are doing to keep the IV bags safe and their patients safe.
In light of the recent incident at a surgery center in North Dallas, what, if any, extra precautions has your hospital taken in regards to securing the integrity of all IV bags?None of the hospitals answered our individual questions specifically. "At JPS Health Network, IV fluids are stored in clean supply rooms. These areas are locked and the employees of that floor only have access to them through badge access. All storage and working areas have surveillance cameras.
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