Radonda Vaught Fatal Error Case Timeline

[Emergent]

Radonda's trial is supposed to start this month. This article in the Tennessean really does a good job of laying out the timeline.

Amazing that Vanderbilt escaped any consequences for what amounts to a criminal coverup. It seems that hospital executives are untouchable in our society.

The RaDonda Vaught case is confusing. This timeline will help.

[rockchickrn, ADN]

This is a tragic case. The nurse bypassed important safety checks and this resulted in tragedy, she should lose her license, however I feel that ch  as thing her criminally sets a scary precedent for us all. I hope she is not convicted. Just my opinion for what it’s worth.

[Emergent, RN]

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/health/2021/07/23/ex-vanderbilt-nurse-radonda-vaught-loses-license-fatal-error/8069185002/

[Wuzzie]

15 minutes ago, rockchickrn said:

This is a tragic case. The nurse bypassed important safety checks and this resulted in tragedy, she should lose her license, however I feel that ch  as thing her criminally sets a scary precedent for us all. I hope she is not convicted. Just my opinion for what it’s worth.

This isn’t a precedent setting case. There have been several cases prior to this with the same type of charges and it hasn’t even caused a ripple in the world of nursing. This will not incite any stake burnings for run of the mill medication errors although it should make all of us think carefully about any short cuts we are taking in our own practice. 

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

I was wondering if the TBON was waiting for the trial proceedings to take place, but then moved forward. The document with the revocation has a summary of events. 

Vaught Radonda- Dist. Memo and Final Order.pdf

[Wuzzie]

@Pixie.RN

Thanks for the link. I was surprised that it left out all the other warnings/steps she missed. 

[TriciaJ, RN]

1 hour ago, rockchickrn said:

This is a tragic case. The nurse bypassed important safety checks and this resulted in tragedy, she should lose her license, however I feel that ch  as thing her criminally sets a scary precedent for us all. I hope she is not convicted. Just my opinion for what it’s worth.

It's a scary prospect, but not nearly as scary as the prospect of hurting or killing someone.

Here's a thought:  as nurses we have MORE accountability for our actions, not less.  That's what keeps us diligent and following best practice.  The public trusts us and it doesn't go well when we wantonly betray that trust.

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

50 minutes ago, Wuzzie said:

@Pixie.RN

Thanks for the link. I was surprised that it left out all the other warnings/steps she missed. 

Very true, I think those other investigative documents (what were they, CMS and TBI?) paint a more accurate picture. 

[Wuzzie]

3 hours ago, Pixie.RN said:

Very true, I think those other investigative documents (what were they, CMS and TBI?) paint a more accurate picture. 

The TBI document was the most damning with the CMS not far behind. 

[LibraNurse27, BSN, RN]

Oh yes, I definitely missed a lot! I read some of the pages and pages, but didn't see the thread started by a lawyer. I did learn, as @TriciaJ mentioned, that homicide doesn't have to be intentional like murder. I guess watching Law and Order doesn't equal a law school education... =/ I have a lot to learn LOL

[Wuzzie]

 

[TriciaJ, RN]

6 minutes ago, LibraNurse27 said:

Oh yes, I definitely missed a lot! I read some of the pages and pages, but didn't see the thread started by a lawyer. I did learn, as @TriciaJ mentioned, that homicide doesn't have to be intentional like murder. I guess watching Law and Order doesn't equal a law school education... =/ I have a lot to learn LOL

You questioned the charge of homicide.  All it means is that someone died and you're the one blamed. It does not address intent.

[JKL33]

@Wuzzie,

Curses be upon you! ?

That was so all-consuming at the time.

...very thought provoking though.