The Department of Human Resources received a report on Ms. Sue Salter on 9/17/14 alleging Ms. Salter a paraplegic who is paralyzed on her left side was living in a home with no water, power, and had an inadequate caregiver. During investigation, utilities were reconnected and Hospice service provided. Hospice stated Ms. Salter was losing notable weight and found lying in urine during visits. Due to this, several bedsores increased and the doctor ordered a catheter and low air mattress. Ms. Harville, the caregiver was educated on wound care numerous times and demonstrated a working knowledge but choose not to administer wound care. On 12/22/14, Ms. Salter admitted to Walker Baptist Medical Center with kidney failure, urinary tract infection, …show more content…
Salter was court ordered to Shadescrest Health Care Center because of testimony and evidence presented to the court that Sue Salter is unable to provide for her own protection from abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation. She is an Adult in Need of Protective Services and placement, being incapable of adequately providing for her own self-care, due to mental and/or physical disabilities. The Court found no guardian, relative, or other appropriate person able, willing, and available to provide the degree of care, protection, and supervision that Ms. Salter requires under the circumstances. While being at Shadescrest Health Care Ms. Salter's health has improved. The sacral wounds have healed but Ms. Salter is more likely than most to experience sacral wounds in the future if not cared for in an appropriate manner. Ms. Salter is still bedbound and unable to transport herself from bed to wheelchair. She requires assistance with bathing, dressing, cleaning, cooking, shopping, and toileting. DHR has spoken with family members and at this time, they are unable to care for Ms. Salter. Ms. Harville has stated she is willing and able to care for Ms. Salter. However, the department is skeptical of Ms. Harville's ability to provide the level of care Ms. Salter
The district nursing team were now to be responsible for the wound care of an ulcer on the sole of her right foot on her impending discharge. She had previously attended the practice nurse and a podiatry service based within her local clinic. Due to a change in circumstances, she was now clearly housebound for the near future due to mobility issues. Prior to an arranged visit, the patient had called the nurse to advise her that she was pyrexial and was experiencing a pain in her right foot that was different from her normal neuropathic pain, which was often problematic. She was also finding it difficult to mobilise and was disinclined for diet but was taking oral fluids.
The scenario and the details presented herein adequately meet the basic established criteria for a malpractice claim to be filed on the plaintiff’s behalf against Miraculous Regional Health System (MRHS henceforth). The circumstances surrounding Ms. Bonnie Bowser’s unexpected demise calls into question the most basic principles involved in caring of a patient under provider’s care. In legal terms, those fundamentals include the following four pillars below:
Maria Niceforo, a 75-year-old woman receiving in-home nursing care, had died of infection due to numerous pressure wounds (Le May, 2016). She was admitted to the hospital presenting with a bleeding pressure wound across her back and legs that had penetrated through the bone (Le May, 2016). It was also observed that the wounds were soiled with urine and dried faeces (Le May, 2016). She was receiving in-home support from registered nurses, who according to her son, were not consistent nor reliable in their care of Mrs. Niceforo (Le May, 2016). Another contributing factor to her death was inadequate communication and documentation of her treatment (Menagh, 2016). For example, one of the nurses had reported not providing treatment to Mrs. Niceforo's bottom as she was not aware of it (Menagh, 2016). I was quite
Beneficence compounded by nurse-physician communication created ethical problems in this case. Mainly, Joanna’s assessment of Mrs. Kelly being ignored by the resident physician and the nursing supervisor. Joanna worked within the scope and standards of practice, she assessed, evaluated, and monitored her patient’s condition. She then reported her findings to the resident twice, and also sought nursing support from her shift supervisor. After Joanna’s first call to the resident, and her continued concern she needed to advocate in a proactive manner. Continuing her assessment of Mrs. Kelly to include palpation and auscultation could have offered additional clinical information enabling her to articulate the problem to the resident and nursing supervisor.
The dilemma is that Mrs. Margie Whitson a patient at Golden Oaks Rehabilitation Center is going through some very hard times after just loosing her son William about a week ago. She has also had to deal with loosing her husband in the past 5 years leading up to this. She is also reflecting back to when she lost her first son to a motor vehicle accident. Margie is having a very difficult time taking this all in and now feels all alone and wants the one and only thing keeping her alive removed. Margie suffered a heart attack 2 years ago that almost took her life and she
NOW COMES, Stephanie Smith, the minor child in the above-captioned matter, and hereby moves this Court for a finding that the Department of Children and Families has abused its discretion, because the Department acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner, by removing Stephanie from the prison nursery, where she resides with her biological mother, Sofia Smith, and placing Stephanie with her paternal grandparents.
(Davie, Florida) Richard Celler, a founding member and managing partner of Celler Legal P.A. (http://www.floridaovertimelawyer.com/ ), filed a lawsuit complaint in court on February 4, 2016 against Universal Studies. This complaint was filed on behalf of an employee who was wrongfully terminated for legally storing a gun in a car in the parking lot, as the employee possesses a concealed carry license in the state. The firearm possession was lawful pursuant to Florida Statutes, thus the plaintiff now seeks damages in excess of $15,000. He worked as a ride maintenance technician, earning in excess of $30 an hour, and was terminated after reporting the theft of his weapon as required by law.
With regard to Ms. Green’s claims against O’Brien, it is apparent that Ms. Green was O’Brien’s client, and that O’Brien owed Ms. Green a duty. Should this case proceed to trial we do not anticipate that we would argue to a jury that O’Brien did not neglect this duty. Rather, there are serious questions as to whether “the negligence resulted in and was the proximate cause of loss to the client.” Kendall v. Rogers, 181 Md. 606, 611-12 (1943). Indeed, the estate will have to demonstrate that Ms. Green would have prevailed in proving that one or both health care provider defendants committed medical negligence that caused her to fall into the diabetic coma.
Court cases like Martha Bull’s who reads “Greenbrier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had been negligent in treatment of Martha Bull, 76, who died at the nursing home April 7, 2008 after staff failed to act on a doctor 's orders to get her transferred to a hospital emergency room for treatment of severe abdominal pain,” are one of the many that support this disturbing stigma. Something as simple as a competent health provider, that was willing to see a task out into its completion could have been the saving grace for this women. For almost an entire twenty-four hours’ staff heard her cries of agony yet never made sure the proper paperwork was completed once it was filed. (Brantley, 1) In the case of Holder Vs. Beverly Enterprises Texas, Inc. an 83-year-old, bedridden woman by the name of Ruth Waites was hospitalized for dehydration as a result of an understaffed nursing home. Once admitted back to the nursing home she had developed pressures sores from being left unattended. The pressure sores soon became so severe that they caused a serious infection and led to Ms. Waites’ death. This entire case is a story of neglect, what the nursing home states as understaffing, and fraud. The fact that the nursing home was understaffed should have never been hidden from the families of the patients. These are facts that should have been announced to the community so that the appropriate qualified personnel could have attempted to solve the issue. (Nursing, 1) Another case follows with
This officer has had contact via face to face and phone with the mother, Ms. Evelyn Edwards. Discussions have taken place with her regarding Marquel’s Comprehensive Re-Entry Case Plan. She has participated in a video conference with Marquel since his commitment. She is aware of his placement in the Virginia Beach CPP Program. She has not visited him at the facility, but she has had contact with him via phone. She is currently unemployed. Upon Marquel’s release from DJJ, the anticipated parole plan (CRCP) will be for him to return to her home with intensive supportive services via 294 funding. Additionally, in the event this placement is no longer available, an alternative placement will be sought via 294 funding for a group home placement or
During a review of the master file the following documents were located: Case Assignment Sheet, Uniform Complaint Report, Dr Smith’s summary and records, Mercy Hospital Records, and MRR done by Dr Voss on May 04, 2015.
malpractice and negligence. The Darling's (Plaintiff) felt that the hospital, nursing staff and emergency room doctor all played an important part in the Plaintiff losing his leg due to neglect.
On July 22, 2015 at approximately 10:22 PM, I Deputy Bowring, was dispatched to 650 County Road 1858 Yantis, Texas, regarding a possible structure fire.
Jerry Hargrave, plaintiff, was convicted of the attempted murder of Shirley Mae Gill (the victim), in a trial by the court under Va. Code. 1950 § 18.2-51. The plaintiff and Ms. Gill, his common-law wife, had been drinking in the earlier part of the day in question. Sometime later, they disputed about the plaintiff moving out of the home they shared to begin a relationship with her sister. At which time victim refused to surrender the plaintiff’s property. Following, the plaintiff left the premises, returning shortly after with a rifle in hand standing 10 feet away from victim, and then shooting a bullet into a washing machine that was three feet way from the victim. The plaintiff was sentenced to a term of 4 years in the State penitentiary.
Ms. Brooks’s cognitive memory has improved since initial visit and she is physically able to care for herself. After receiving therapy at Shadescrest she returned home with her son. After a couple of day at home he took Ms. Brooks to Senior Care in Winfield. There Ms. Brooks was discharged to Eagle Rest Group Home. Owner Ms. Sharon Wade has accepted full responsibility for Ms. Brooks and is in the process of becoming legal