State finds caregiver stole dementia patients' medications

State finds caregiver stole dementia patients' medications

HERMANTOWN — The Minnesota Department of Health concluded April 16 that an employee of The Pillars of Hermantown financially exploited two residents by taking their narcotic medications for personal use. A state investigation revealed a “preponderance of evidence” to support claims that the accused staff member took a resident’s oxycodone and another resident’s hydromorphone. Both are opioid pain medications. The employee, who is not named in th…