Two nursing home workers have been allegedly charged with abuse of an elderly patient. The patient was dragged through the nursing home hallway by his hospital gown that was raised all the way to his neck and left untreated from a head wound for 20 minutes. The abuse was caught on tape and the attorney general’s office was contacted to report the abuse and neglect.
“My office will not tolerate nurses who callously fail to treat or endanger injured patients under their care,” said the attorney general. “Caregivers must know that we will vigorously prosecute behavior that endangers our most vulnerable citizens. New Yorkers in nursing facilities deserve quality care and their loved ones deserve to know their caregivers act like the professionals they are.” The individuals were either fired or resigned from their jobs and then arrested on charges of abuse shortly after. For more, read the story.
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