Can I share my situation? My DON called to ask if I heard about any falls involving a specific resident during my shift. I told her I wasn’t notified about any fall, and I don’t remember the caregiver mentioning it. If I had known, I would have informed her, the family, and the resident’s PCP. During our call, I also told her the resident’s son was here two days ago, saying his father didn’t get a shower that morning. I apologized to the son and mentioned some staffing issues. I made sure to tell one of our caregivers to give him a shower that night, and the caregiver agreed in front of the family. While I was talking to the resident’s POA, he mentioned seeing a bruise on the resident’s bottom a few days ago. I asked how it happened and if the resident had a fall. The POA said the resident claimed a caregiver dropped him. Since it was a few days ago, I thought it was resolved, so I didn’t take further action. Now they’re investigating and told me not to come to work tomorrow.
Wow, that sounds stressful. Have you taken any steps to address this yet?
DavidEstupian said:
Wow, that sounds stressful. Have you taken any steps to address this yet?
I’m just worried about how this will affect my job. IDK what to do…
DavidEstupian said:
Wow, that sounds stressful. Have you taken any steps to address this yet?
I’m just worried about how this will affect my job. IDK what to do…
Totally get that. Have you talked to anyone else about it?
This sounds really complicated. Do you have a lawyer helping you with this?
Ashton said:
This sounds really complicated. Do you have a lawyer helping you with this?
Yeah, I just started chatting with one. Hoping they can guide me.
It’s rough when you feel like you didn’t do anything wrong. Hang in there!
Kai said:
It’s rough when you feel like you didn’t do anything wrong. Hang in there!
For real! Just be honest and stick to the facts.
What does your lawyer say about the situation? Do you have any rights here?
EchoChaser4 said:
What does your lawyer say about the situation? Do you have any rights here?
They said I have rights and that I shouldn’t worry too much if I followed protocols.
EchoChaser4 said:
What does your lawyer say about the situation? Do you have any rights here?
They said I have rights and that I shouldn’t worry too much if I followed protocols.
That’s reassuring! Make sure you keep a record of everything.
Hopefully, this all gets cleared up for you soon. Let us know how it goes.
Zion said:
Hopefully, this all gets cleared up for you soon. Let us know how it goes.
Thanks! I’ll keep you all updated. Just really hope it’s resolved soon.