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Former eastern Iowa caregiver accused of stealing medication from patients

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December 28th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

GRUNDY COUNTY, Iowa [KCCI] — A Grundy County woman is accused of using her position as a caregiver to steal medication from her patients. KCCI reports investigators allege Andrea Raffield diverted dozens of tablets of Tramadol — a strong painkiller — for personal use.Criminal complaints say Raffield, who was a nurse at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook, ordered extra pills that were not needed. She’s accused of destroying records before taking the pills for herself. Her next court date has not been set.