http://www.bch.org/answersBCH Safety Update60http://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-may-5-2009.aspxhttp://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-may-5-2009.aspxUpdate May 5, 2009 - The hospital was provided the results of the latest tests authorized by the U.S. Attorney’s Office to evaluate Ashton Daigle for signs of infectious disease. Mr. Daigle again tested negative for HIV and both Hepatitis A and C. It had been previously reported to patients that Mr. Daigle has immunity to Hepatitis B, and this test reaffirmed that he is not a carrier. Nearly all indications of an HIV or Hepatitis C infection would be identifiable within the first six months after exposure. According to the hospital’s infectious disease specialist, the probability that hospital patients were exposed to either Hepatitis or HIV from Mr. Daigle’s actions is highly unlikely after three negative tests over this time period. The hospital sent affected patients a letter alerting them to these new test results.  In that letter, victims of this crime were offered free testing for HIV and Hepatitis at their request. Tue, 05 May 2009 19:32:00 GMThttp://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-june-2-2009.aspxhttp://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-june-2-2009.aspxUpdate June 2, 2009 - Daigle reaches plea agreement with U.S. Attorney. Ashton Paul Daigle pleaded guilty to five counts of tampering with a consumer product and one count of creating a counterfeit controlled substance in U.S. District Court yesterday in Denver. The former surgical nurse is scheduled to be sentenced on October 26, 2009. He faces up to 70 years in prison. Patient safety has always been and continues to be our number one concern at Boulder Community Hospital. Despite all of our pre-employment screening and drug dispensing precautions, Daigle violated all measures of professional and personal accountability to circumvent the system and steal drugs. This incident has reinforced our commitment to patient safety. Boulder Community Hospital has always followed national guidelines for drug safety. We are constantly looking for new ways to improve patient safety. Boulder Community Hospital would like to thank our staff for their swift action in bringing this crime to the attention of hospital leadership and the authorities. We will continue to use this Web page to keep our community apprised of new details in this case.  Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:39:00 GMThttp://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-august-4-2009.aspxhttp://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-august-4-2009.aspxUpdate August 4, 2009 - Video cameras have been installed to monitor activity at numerous Pyxis Med Stations throughout the hospital. The identity and actions of Med Station users are captured and stored on video files that can be reviewed when necessary. These cameras provide an additional layer of security for Med Stations in more isolated areas of the hospital.Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:37:00 GMThttp://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-september-30-2009.aspxhttp://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-september-30-2009.aspxUpdate September 30, 2009 - Specialized Pandora software is now being utilized to expose potential diversion by detecting unusual activity patterns at Pyxis Med Stations.  Reports produced by Pandora are reviewed daily and any questionable usage patterns are investigated by Pharmacy staff and the appropriate Nursing director.  Pandora reports include the amount of medication removed, removal frequency, maximum dosages, waste, discrepancies, unused medication activity, returned medications and witnessing activity.Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:05:35 GMThttp://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-november-5-2009.aspxhttp://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-november-5-2009.aspxUpdate November 5, 2009 - Ashton Paul Daigle has tested negative again for HIV and hepatitis during a third and final round of medical testing. These test results show there is no evidence that hospital patients were exposed to either hepatitis or HIV from Daigle’s crime. The hospital does not plan to ask for any further testing of Daigle. According to our infectious disease specialist and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, nearly all indications of an HIV or hepatitis infection would have been identifiable within six months of exposure. This last test took place more than a year after Daigle was terminated by the hospital, which means it was conducted more than a year after the last time he could have possibly infected any BCH patients. The hospital sent affected patients a letter informing them about these new test results. Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:05:35 GMThttp://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-november-6-2009.aspxhttp://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-november-6-2009.aspxUpdate November 6, 2009 – Sentencing Date Rescheduled The sentencing hearing for Ashton Paul Daigle has been rescheduled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The new date is Feb. 24, 2010, at 9 a.m. at the Alfred A. Arraj Courthouse in downtown Denver. Daigle pleaded guilty last June to five counts of tampering with a consumer product and one count of creating a counterfeit controlled substance.Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:05:36 GMThttp://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-february-23-2010.aspxhttp://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-february-23-2010.aspxUpdate February 23, 2010 - The sentencing hearing for Ashton Daigle has been rescheduled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The new date is March 5, 1 p.m., at the Alfred A. Arraj Courthouse in downtown Denver.Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:05:36 GMThttp://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-march-5-2010.aspxhttp://www.bch.org//quality--patient-safety/fentanyl-theft-information/update-march-5-2010.aspxUpdate March 5, 2010 – Daigle Sentenced to 4½ years in Prison  Ashton Paul Daigle was sentenced today to four-and-a-half years in federal prison. He will also serve three years of supervised release following his prision term. He pleaded guilty in June 2009 to five counts of tampering with a consumer product and one count of creating a counterfeit controlled substance.We are relieved that Daigle has finally been brought to justice. This has been a long stressful period for our patients and our staff. Daigle’s actions were despicable and we would like to apologize again to the patients who were impacted. Since his arrest in October 2008, Daigle has been tested for HIV and hepatitis three times; the results of all tests were negative. These test results show there is no evidence that hospital patients were exposed to either hepatitis or HIV from Daigle’s crime. The last test was conducted in October 2009. According to both the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Boulder Community Hospital’s infectious disease specialist, nearly all indications of an HIV or hepatitis infection would have been identifiable within six months of exposure. This last test took place more than a year after Daigle was terminated by the hospital, which means it was conducted more than a year after the last time he could have possibly infected any BCH patients.Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:05:36 GMT