OSBN Complaint and new APS charge

[tchippers]

I was notified about a complaint from the OSBN. I do not have Liability Insurance. I have contacted an attorney, but am waiting for a reply.

The complaint was that I failed to order and administer Vanco to a CDiff patient post DC from SNF. The patient was DC'd from SNF with only 2 doses left of Vanco and should have had 12 doses left.

I know I didnt do anything wrong, as I tried everything I could think of to get a refill but the patient eventually passed (several weeks later) and the complaint alleges I directly caused patient harm.

I am so freaked out. I know I am a good nurse, but cannot remember what I charted and what I didnt. We (the ALF I was working in) were so short staffed that often times I was passing meds and doing direct patient care that I am not sure if I accurately charted everything!

Has anyone had anything similar? I am so afraid they will take my license!

Any comments are appreciated!

[Daisy4RN]

On 6/26/2019 at 6:50 AM, tchippers said:

I received a complaint from OSBN for resident negligence in obtaining medication which lead to patient harm. The med was Vancouver for C Diff. Patient was DC’d from rehab to ALF without enough med for weekend. I obtained lawyer. Went to meet investigator. Found out ALL my progress notes in chart are MISSING. My former employer states they provided everything available. From what the OSBN has obtained it looks as though I am guilty. I have informed my lawyer and OSBN investigator of missing documents. I have a witness that corroborates my story and that I did document. OSBN is still investigating and I wait

if that wasn’t enough, my current employer just received notice from APS that they have substantiated abuse against me for the same issue my current employer had me leave site immediately.

Im at a loss now! How can I fight the fact that all my documentation has mysteriously gone missing? I have a witness but I’m afraid that’s not enough!

Im out of a job now and had no malpractice insurance so not sure I can continue to pay attorney.

I have never had complaint, med error, discipline, coaching or anything in my 10 years as a nurse.

Im sitting here, without a job ( that I love) not knowing where to turn.....

I am so sorry that you are still dealing with this. Sounds like you need to do whatever you can to keep your attorney. It is very strange that the documentation went missing. Try your best because this could now (with APS complaint) affect any job in the future (not just nursing). I would try to borrow money if necessary to keep the lawyer (if it were me). Please take care of yourself, wishing you well and a good outcome for this situation!!