Investigation Underway into Oregon Nurse Accused of Replacing Fentanyl with Tap Water

Deaths and illnesses at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center potentially linked to alleged medication tampering; no arrests made.

An Oregon nurse is under investigation for allegedly replacing fentanyl IV bags with tap water at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, leading to patient deaths and illnesses.
Two patients, 36-year-old Samuel Allison and 74-year-old Barry Samsten, died due to infections allegedly caused by their pain medication being replaced with non-sterile tap water.
Medford Police and the Oregon Health Authority are investigating the incident, but it is yet to be confirmed whether the deaths and illnesses were a direct result of the medication theft or tampering.
The hospital has identified and is notifying patients who may have been affected by the alleged tampering.
No arrests have been made in connection with the investigation.