Batgirl/Evie in Hospital

[Scott_Fraser]

Great news, pass on our love and thoughts
Scott:music:

 

[Jim]

Well. We just get settled to sleep, it being close to 5 am here, and there is a call from the hospital. Seems Evie had a very bad nightmare and fell out of bed. The nurse on duty threw a fit, yelled at her, made some remarks about her being crazy, and left her lying on the floor for over an hour. Another patient reported the incident to a doctor, the nurse was immediately suspended and we were called.

We are just sick about it. Want to remove her from the hospital immediately, although she's nowhere near ready for that. We have been assured that this was an "isolated incident", but I can't help be worried how they are treating her when we aren't around. Not to mention how this is going to impact her emotionally.

Well, just wanted to write that. No replies needed. Need to sleep, but it's difficult to relax wondering what's going on at that damn hospital.

Jim.

 

[becvan]

OMG.. that is unbelievable.. can you get nursing care at home for her? I would freaking demand it! Poor Evie...

bec

 

[Jim]

Not sure that's possible bec, but splendid idea. We didn't think of that, will look into it. Guess it's morning, eh? No rest tonight.

Jim.

 

[jade]

OMG...... I do hope that Evie is alright. I can't believe that they would do something like that. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. In Vermont we have the Visiting Nurses Accociation and HOSPICE. They work with patients recovering at home. Good luck and hope she is ok.

Lisa

 

[Scott_Fraser]

That's awful Jim, blooming awful. I hope that the nurse was fired on the spot. That is gross negligence. I hope that Evie's ok.
Get some sleep Jim.
Take care
Scott:thumbs-up

 

[becvan]

I see you still haven't slept eh? Rough night for everyone. I hope Evie is doing okay today? Or better at least?

I know that they said this was an isolated incident.. but I would push that if you have the energy. When I had my surgery I had some aweful moments with nurses.. it's common. However, whether this was an isolated incident or not.. she could have been seriously hurt, nevermind what this has done to her emotionally and mentally. Don't let it slide if you can spare the energy.

*wish I could come and advocate for you guys.. cause this really get's my goat.*

bec

 

[ranger2_75]

Jim,

Remind Evie that we all miss her and are thinking of her constantly.

Also I would seriosly push for the in home health care being provided by the hospital. You could remind them that it would be less exspensive than a suit. Thats about the only thing these people understand any more.

 

[wildcritter44]

Jim,

We are all sending our prayers for Evie.

I don't know Canadian laws. So this may not help, but in the states, everything has to be put in writing for any complaint to be truely taken seriously. The one thing most places like hospitals, etc really hate is publicity of their wrongs. (like newspapers, TV, etc) So if any of you contact the news media with a story like that it may get the nurse fired and truely get things changed in the hospital.
Maybe the hospital would then pay for the home health care you want, Evie needs, and get her out of the hospital that no one trusts.

my 2 cents worth.

Take Care

D (wildcritter)

 

[Jim]

Thank you all for the concern and comments. I'm not sure about suing, that is not as common an occurance in Canada as in the US; laws are very different. In any event we are pushing for home care.

Jim.

 

[Marlene]

Jim,

I'm so sorry to hear about how Evie was treated. Words (other than a few choice ones) escape me that someone trained in healthcare would let a post-op patient lay on the floor after screaming at them. That nurse should have been fired and brought up on charges. I hope you guys get the home nursing!

 

[Jim]

Evie is coming home tomorrow morning, we got some home care for her, although it's private and we are paying for it ourselves. The nurse has been suspended, it remains to be seen whether she will be fired. Kathy is spending the night at the hospital, then I pick them both up in the morning.

I have 2 weeks of American Idol taped for Evie. She really likes American Idol, Canadian Idol, Pop Idol, and so on, hopefully that will cheer her a bit.

Jim.