Good Evening All,
I am writing to bring to your attention…read moreseveral incidents that occurred during my mother's stay at your facility, which I believe require further review and action. I have outlined the key situations below:
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - Cellulitis Diagnosis and Treatment:
On this day, my brother Andrew and I noticed that our mother was not feeling like herself. Andrew observed that her legs felt like they were on fire. I immediately informed Dr. King, who briefly examined her and diagnosed cellulitis, but did not provide any further details or explanation. Later that day, another provider confirmed the same diagnosis and began antibiotics, but there was no improvement by the following day. I then requested more aggressive treatment. The provider suggested starting ceftriaxone, but it took over two hours for this to be administered. After that, we saw significant improvement by the next day. (pictures attached)
Friday, May 23, 2025 - Bathroom Assistance:
While visiting Ruth, she needed assistance to use the bathroom. Winston, who came to help, initially assisted Ruth onto the toilet, but then left to tend to another patient. He was gone for so long that Ruth became distressed and started to cry. Despite pulling the emergency cord, no one came to assist her. Fortunately, another nurse eventually arrived to help, but this delay caused unnecessary distress to my mother.
Request for Air Mattress:
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, I requested an air mattress for my mother. I followed up on Friday and again on Saturday. Unfortunately, the mattress was not brought to her until late Sunday afternoon, which was an unacceptable delay given her condition. (picture attached)
Bathroom Assistance and Nurse Interaction:
On another occasion, a nurse assisted me in bringing my mother to the bathroom. However, once we arrived, Ruth was too fatigued to use the toilet. The nurse then left to attend to another patient. I was left to manage the situation, but when I tried to assist my mother in getting back onto the toilet, a different nurse entered and raised her voice at me. (the nurse was white and on the hefty side) She insisted that Ruth be returned to her wheelchair and put back to bed, even though I had already nearly helped Ruth onto the toilet.
Sunday, May 25, 2025 - Fall Incident:
On this date, Ruth fell and sustained injuries. The images of her injuries are attached for your reference. This incident is of particular concern, and I believe it warrants further investigation into the circumstances surrounding her fall.
I am reaching out with the hope that these situations will be thoroughly reviewed and addressed. The care my mother received did not meet the standards I expect from a healthcare facility, and I would appreciate any steps that can be taken to ensure better care in the future.
