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Linda Blaylock Suicide

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On 3/22/18, Linda Blaylock came to the administrators office and alleges someone (later identified as former employees, Greta O’quine, CNA and Stephone Else, Medication aide) told her that Robin Lyles, LVN, ADON instructed the nurse Phillip to “take them to china” when a resident has unwanted behaviors, which creates an adverse reaction and possibly death. Ms. Blaylock explains the phrase means to use antipsychotic drugs and Benadryl to sedate the residents. Ms. Blaylock alleges this was told to Gwen but did not do anything about it. However, According to former employee Stephone Else, medication aide, alleges she heard Ms. Lyles tell Phillip Yovonnie, LVN to “Take her to China” with Amara Anele, RN, and Lilian Foster, Medication aide present at 6:20-6:30am. Per the investigation, the date was identified as 1/23/18 and resident was Shirley Depino. According to the nurse Amara, she did not give any medications …show more content…

Most of the staff interviewed never heard anyone say “take them to china” with the exception of the former employees, Greta O’Qine and Stephone Else. When interviewed, Ms. O’Quine or Ms. Graham alleged she never told Gwendolyn Rubbell, DON nor Administrator Kendra King about the phrase “take them to China” or anyone else before. Per investigation, there was no failure to report. Facility could not prove this neither allegations. Later, Stephone Graham, Med aide alleged when resident Virgil Green coded, Robin Lyles stated “lets crack his ribs”. In the investigation, there were no witnesses that indicated there was a phrase was said to that nature. Roommate (interviewable) stated he was in the room and no one made the statement “crack his ribs”. Both staff who were involved and residents denied allegation. Facility could not prove this allegation See Sr18-033598 for Seroquel

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