Bee~ Journal of then...

[dragonlaurel]

You did a wonderful job of reminding that guy what his job was . He's supposed to be taking care of people. Something tells me your Dad is going to be treated better and the place is going to be investigated. He's lucky you are his daughter.
Taking pictures is a very good idea too.
Can they do the liver panel/any other tests needed there or will he need to be have that done outside?

 

[delia_peterson]

Bee, how awful. I know thats tough for your family. And your poor dad. How can people do that to another human being?

I will gladly break out my purple pant suit (ref. your married or single thread) and come help you clean house at that facility. Airfares are cheap and I can be there in a few hours. Seriously.

No person, especially an elderly ill person should be treated in such a way. I am from reading your description of how your dad is being treated.

Elder abuse abounds in this country. And you are just the one to put a stop to it at this facility. I agree with Farmfresh. You will be saving others as well. Its a safe bet that your father is not the only one being treated this way.

Edited to add - for under 500 dollars I can come dressed to do battle.

Me too!I can get there fast! I am a nurse ....for 20 years now. I am ready to kick butt also!

 

[FarmerDenise]

Wow, what an ordeal. That really P!$$@% me off!!! Glad you and your mom got some action. It does help to get mad and with the help of friends, deal with it! I love that you told that schmuck where it's at. It just stinks that any of us have to do this sort of thing in the first place.
Your father may be a nasty old SOB, but he is still a sick old man and deserves to be treated better. Just because he was abusive to others, doesn't mean he should be abused. 2 wrongs don't make a right. I am glad you are fighting for him.
for your success so far.

 

[Farmfresh]

That's my girl! (I know you are right about the sisters thing too - same Heavenly Father!)

 

[keljonma]

Wow, Bee! What a day you and mom have had! I just have to say, when you wrote this...

THIS is the primary reason I hate nursing.....because there are so many lazy, uncompassionate, inconsiderate, selfish, and downright mean-spirited people masquerading as nurses out there. And I have to work along side with, witness the horrible results of, and be painted with the same brush as these creatures.

you sounded just like my dear mil, an RN for over 40 years before she went to be with the Lord in the early 80s. I wanted to cheer and cry at the same time.

Your family is in my prayers.

 

[Beekissed]

Can they do the liver panel/any other tests needed there or will he need to be have that done outside?

I don't know, but it doesn't matter...they can have them done and back the next day.

I found out why the poor man's shoes were wet. His own fluids were seeping out of his feet from the edematous tissue.

Yes, my Dad has had a pretty easy life dictating and being catered to. I agree and I didn't enjoy it...who would?

BUT, you are correct.....he didn't harm any of those people and he could have been the nightmare his dad was...physically, sexually abusive and an alcoholic. I'm sure Dad tried to do the best he could with his own personality flaws. No excuse, really, but it could have been worse living with him.....WAY worse.

Regardless of my feelings about my dad, NO ONE deserves bad medical care and abuse. One takes an oath to "at first, do no harm". I've taken care of some pretty mean, hateful people over the years....they get the same care and dedication as the sweet ones. It's just the way it MUST be. One cannot, as a nurse, pick and choose who one will care for.

Of course, the sweet ones get extra hugs and smiles..... The mean ones get respect, pleasant civility, and excellent care. No exceptions.

I guess it makes a nurse more mad than anyone.....a good nurse, anyway....to see this happen. I wouldn't treat a dog in this manner.

MorelCabin I am so glad things changed for your dad! When I get old I want you on my side!

Hon, I'll be too old to be on your side! But, if I can remember who I am at that time, you let me know if you need me! I'll come creakin' along to stand by your side!

 

[Beekissed]

Side note of joy: I rode the hospice float in the parade and got to throw candy at a lot of people....VERY cathartic! I had a ball! I laughed all through it all, got to throw some to little old men and women, teens, kids.....I laughed all day!

I told my boss we should do this every week! She was very embarassed all through the streets....my boss is incapable of feeling joy or of laughing. I think she was born with HDD....humor deficit disorder.

Sold my churn to a very, very nice lady from Greenbrier Co. I was in such a good mood that I sold it for $120 and immediately gave $20 back to her for the gas money to come all this way! She was surprised and very sweet....wish she lived closer, she seemed my type! One thing I liked about her....when it came time to pay, her husband handed his wallet to her! Is that well-trained or what?

Goooooooood day, folks! God has truly blessed me with much joy!

 

[MorelCabin]

Glad you got to have a great day 'floating your boat' and throwing candy! That sounds like fun!

 

[dragonlaurel]

Hope your Dad recovers quick from that nasty med. Take pictures and get a copy of the charts about the edema if you can. That could be used to show the serious lack of care he was getting before. Just in case you want to use it later ... A picture tells a thousand words about negligence.

Glad things are looking up again and you even got to have fun. (Bee smiling and waving to crowd) Wish there was a good smiley for tossing candy.

 

[Blackbird]

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