patient's making false allegation

Published

I am an RN Supervisor in a LTC facility. I was suspended today for 3 days d/t a resident making a false allegation of abuse against me. The resident claims that I was "rough" with her while repositioning her in bed. I find it troubling that I am being singled out when there was a wound doctor and a cna that assited me in turning the resident on her side with the use of a draw sheet. There is no evidence of injury to support the patient's claim. I was reassured by my D.O.N that the investigation would probably lead to nothing but of course I am worried about my job and license. I have NSO Professional . Should I contact NSO and file an incident report? Should I look for an attorney? Would appreciate any advice I can get. Thanx.

Specializes in Med-Surg.
Update: So I was brought back in today and told I was cleared of all allegations.

I was fired anyway d/t sub-standard work performance. Turns out that the day before my suspension, an m.d. had come in, wrote a bunch of orders and left. The lvn that day did not f/t with the orders. Nor did the RNs or lvns for the next 5 shifts. But I'm the one that got canned. I find it awfully funny that out of 4 RNs and 7 lvns, I was the only one fired. Allegedly bc it put "patients health in immediate jeapordy."

Wow, I am sorry.

It sounds like although you were cleared of the abuse charges, that they were looking for a different reason to fire you. I hope the other staff involved in not seeing the missed orders got reprimanded at the very least.

I hope you find a better place of employment elsewhere.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
Update: So I was brought back in today and told I was cleared of all allegations.

I was fired anyway d/t sub-standard work performance. Turns out that the day before my suspension, an m.d. had come in, wrote a bunch of orders and left. The lvn that day did not f/t with the orders. Nor did the RNs or lvns for the next 5 shifts. But I'm the one that got canned. I find it awfully funny that out of 4 RNs and 7 lvns, I was the only one fired. Allegedly bc it put "patients health in immediate jeapordy."

WOW. (((HUGS)))

Sounds like they were finding reasons to get rid of you.

Sending positive vibes.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Thanx so much to everyone for your support and advice. I guess this is as good a time as any to go back for my BSN. Would like to specialize in wound care. Wish me luck and happy holidays to you all. God bless.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion