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The plaintiff in Ard v. East Jefferson General Hospital, stated on 20 May, she had rang the nurses station to inform the nursing staff that her husband was experiencing symptoms of nausea, pain, and shortness of breathe. After ringing the call button for several times her spouse received his medication. Mrs. Ard noticed that her husband continued to have difficulty breathing and ringing from side to side, the patient spouse rang the nursing station for approximately an hour and twenty-five minutes until the defendant (Ms. Florscheim) enter the room and initiated a code blue, which Mr. Ard didn’t recover. The expert witness testified that the defendant failed to provide the standard of care concerning the decease and should have read the physician’s progress notes stating patient is high risk upon assessment and observation. The defendant testified she checked on the patient but no documentation was noted. The defendant expert witness disagrees with breech of duty, which upon cross-examination the expert witness agrees with the breech of duty. The district judge, upon judgment, the defendant failed to provide the standard of care (Pozgar, 2012, p. 215-216) and award the plaintiff for damages from $50,000 to $150,000 (Pozgar, 2012, p. 242).

The facts of this case are that Dr. Guiles who is self-conscious of his prostate cancer diagnosis is treated horrendously when he finally decides to have surgery ( Buchbinder, Shanks & Buchbinder, 2014). Considering that Dr. Guiles is already sensitive about his condition, his unbearable symptoms are not helping matters (Buchbinder et al, 2014). Upon arrival at the hospital, he is treated subpar. The admitting clerk is rude and unbecoming to a patient who isn’t feeling well and who is embarrassed about his sickness (Buchbinder et al., 2014). To make matters worse, he has to find his own way up to the floor by walking, which causes him to be even later in checking in because of the need to stop frequently to urinate as well as having difficulty in walking (Buchbinder et al., 2014). Once he arrives on the floor, the charge nurse is not welcoming and unprofessional (Buchbinder et al., 2014). After figuring out what to do with the paperwork; and the nurse aide delivers Dr. Guiles to his room, the nurse aide does not offer to help settle him in (Buchbinder et al., 2014). Therefore, Dr. Guiles is faced with battling obnoxious family members who are on his bed and to make matters worse someone is in the bathroom which doesn’t help his need of having to frequently urinate (Buchbinder et al., 2014). When the issues are brought up to the charge nurse, the charge nurse accuses Dr. Guiles of wanting preferential treatment

As noted, on February 29, 2016, the patient was nonetheless admitted to the UCR hospitalist. This was a senior member of the UCR hospitalist team who knew or should have known all of the policies and procedures for admission, and should never have admitted the patient as an attending to the hospital. In so doing, he was directly and deliberately interfering with the doctor patient relationship.

During interview Ms. Stoker was alert, aware of surroundings, and answered all questions appropriately and independently. During the visit Ms. Stoker dry heaved into a garbage bucket, and visited the restroom once. The worker was at the residence for about 2 hours. Initially Ms. Stoker was shaking uncontrollable to the point of shaking the entire bed. At the end of the visit the shaking had stopped and Ms. Stoker was smiling and interaction with worker while talking about DELETEbeing a wife and mother. During visit Ms. Stoker received a call from Alacare Home Health. She informed them she was out of her pain medicine but did not inform them she was out of all medicine. Alacare called the pharmacy and was informed she did

He reports the patient’s roommate was subsequently evicted from his home after the landlord inquired about the ambulance visiting. He reports he contacted her father concerning the patient residing within the family home, but the father has said no. In addition, he reports he has attempted to contact her uncle but has been unable to make contact with him. He reports he has attempted to make contact with her said friend who is considering allowing her the opportunity to reside with her but she has not answered her phone and he has been unable to leave a voice message. He reports no one wants her in their home, and the patient has “burned her bridges” with family members. He reports her family would benefit from counseling. In addition, he reports her family has high expectations of CPS. He reports her current case was not going to close within 12 days of 06/30/2017. In addition, the case will not

Upon arrival to Western State Hospital, deputy J was asked to pat search the inmate Kelly due to unavailable female staff at the facility. I informed the intake officer Robert that inmate Kelly has a history of mental health issues; she has assaulted a few police officers. Inmate has stated she wants to go to a spaceship. During transport inmate Kelly sustained a head injury. She was taken to a local hospital and evaluated by medical staff. A copy of the hospital evaluation/discharge document was given to the intake officer.

D-This writer met with the patient as he was placed on HOLD to address the status of the IOP. The patient provided this writer a paper that was provided to him with listing of IOP for him to explore. The paper shows scribbles of the patient taking down notes about his attempts of who he called. The patient reports Connecticut Addiction Recovery will call him back within 24-48 hours. The patient was able to schedule an appointment with New Direction for May 20th at 7pm; patient spoke with Dan. This writer commends the patient for all of his efforts; however, the patient needs to schedule something earlier than May 20th. This writer asked the patient about ICRC-Coventry House. According to the patient, he called the contact number and showed proof. The patient reports that ICRC gave him two different number and told him to do a walk-in at 8:30am. This writer shared with the patient about a recent conversation this writer had with ICRC. This writer told the patient

And if that does not satisfy the situation calling social service to investigate would be the next best possible action. The interview said; “They will inform the management by complaining as there is an open disclosure policy; if something goes wrong; and patient isn’t satisfied they could sue them. Which can indicated that the patients can file a case against facility if they feel that they two advised actions have not satisfied the negligence of the workplace. The most important key in deciding the best action to take for this case would be the patient’s satisfaction and finding justice for the suffering received.

On 7/11/2015, CM did a visual and had client come to the social service office. CM completed Bi-Weekly ILP Review. In the meeting client appears to be wear out, and tired. She was constantly throbbing her forehead, like if she was having headache. CM inquires what the problem is. Client replies “she doesn’t like the shelter food and sometimes she doesn’t eat” CM advised the client to eat and nourished her body. CM also observed that client is depressed but she continues to refuse medical referral to see a psychiatrist and medical doctor. Client continues to mention her son who is in foster care, and the physical altercation she sustained many months ago here at this shelter. CM mentioned to the client she was a transferred from another shelter due to physical altercation, CM continues to relate to the client she

On Thursday 07/21/2016 at approximately 2223 hours, Security Supervisor Steven Evans was contacted by Assistant Nurse Manager Robbie Philips via landline and asked to conduct a (44V) Enforcement Escort Visitor Off Property for the discharged female patient in E.D. #48. The patient, Susan Harris (DOB: 03/22/1952), had been quarrelsome and refusing to leave. SOs Christopher Paz and Ariel Weiland responded to the scene. Upon arrival, we observed the patient laying down on her bed, we approached the discharged patient and spoke with her. Mrs. Harris agreed to leave without further incident. Security staff escorted Mrs. Harris outside of the E.D. lobby at which time she requested to stay in the lobby till 0530 hours. No incident occurred during

On 10/14/2015 SO EMT Perez was dispatched to HS-406 to apply a bandage. SO EMT Perez knocked and anounced his presence at the door and was verbally invited in by the resident. The resident, a Mrs.Martha Doyle was sitting in her living room chair and was bleeding from the forehead. Mrs. Martha Doyle was washing her face when she attempted to remove a bandage over a previous wound and she wanted it re-bandaged as she stated. SO EMT Perez asked Mrs. Martha Doyle if she wished to go to hospital before he assesed her to which she denied. Mrs.Martha Doyle also denied any care besides the application of a new bandage. After assesing that Mrs. Martha Doyle was A&Ox3 SO EMT Perez applied a head bandage. While Applying the bandage Mrs. Martha Doyle stated

The patient was placed on HOLD to see the writer to address his non-compliance with treatment. The patient was reminded about his Step 3 of the patient engagement. According to the patient as the writer reviewed the patient case history of his no show for counseling, group attendance, and continuously AWOL, the patient only response was, " I, know." The writer then inquired of the patient efforts to engage in mental health services through ICRC. The patient admits that he haven't done the intake when the deadline was extended for the third time. The writer discussed with the patient about the risk of facing an intent to discharge due to his non-compliance and addressed alternatives such as suboxone and transferring to a clinic in Massachusetts to accommodate the work location. The patient declines the writer's suggestion as he wants to remain with HCRC-Hartford due to the positive treatment and said. " You guys really care....I do not want to be discharge.....I, mean what is the process of the intent of discharge?" The writer explained to the patient about the appeal process as his record will be reviewed by the Practice Manager to determine as to whether or not to forward with the discharge or the discharge to be overturn.

Mr. Stevens is a 39 year old male who presented to the ED via LEO under IVC for alleged threatens towards others, recent delusions, and substance abuse issues. At the time of the assessment Mr. Stevens was calm and cooperative. He reports having a history of misuse of his medications. Mr. Stevens reports recently snoring prescribed medications and taking over the recommended amount. He states, "I have tripped out (referring to experiencing symptoms of psychosis) in the past taking my Adderall." Mr. Stevens reports for the past 6 months he has suspected his wife of having an affair with various people, however most recent his neighbor. Mr. Stevens reports he has stopped using his prescribed Adderall 4 months ago. He states, "Sometimes I would take em and get paranoid, my cousin put me on, and they would make me feel high." Mr. Stevens reports for the daily use of Adderall for the past 2 years. According to Mr. Stevens a Dr. Bill prescribed them to him after he told him he had a history of ADHD as a child. According to Mr. Steven for the

On Friday 09/16/2016 at 2300 hours, Security Officer Michelle Gallegos was badging visitors in the E.D. Lobby when the sister of a patient in E.D. # 32 lunged over the counter, knocking down a computer screen and a cup of water, then striking Officer Gallegos in her left arm. Security Officer (SO) Omar Alonso, was inside the E.D. Security Office, and responded immediately verbally instructing the visitor that police were going to be notified and that she needed to leave property immediately, and he also called Dispatch for immediate assistance. The female visitor was with 5 other females and her mother so they all followed Officer Alonso, outside of the E.D. Lobby. They were screaming and hollering that they were being treated disrespectfully by the badging officer who would not let them go back and visit her sister. Security Officers Ariel Weiland, Demetrio Flores, and Supervisor Steven Evans all responded by 2303 hours and helped to keep all 6 visitors outside while SO Alonso, conducted an investigation into the visitor’s allegations that they were being unfairly treated and were given erroneous information. He spoke to the nurse that Officer Gallegos spoke to when she needed information on the patient and permission for visitors to be given a pass to visit. Nurse Kurt Carr stated to him that the patient, Desarae

Joanna is an experienced nurse taking care of Mrs. Kelly, who was Joanna’s patient many times in the past for her primary problem which is COPD. This time Mrs. Kelly was admitted with complaints of abdominal pain what was different from her primary diagnoses. Her vital signs were with normal limits and no significant changes from privies results, but for the nurse she looks sick, and Joanna know that something is wrong. She calls the resident doctor, but he tell her to watches and calls back with series changes. Joanna multiple attempts to report that something needs to be done to evaluate the cause of Mrs. Kelly pain was ask to calm down. However nobody took patient symptoms series and the next day patient died.