In the healthcare profession, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients is of paramount importance, and this responsibility extends to vulnerable populations such as senior residents in assisted living facilities. Nurses are not only expected to provide medical care but also to advocate for their patients’ rights and protect them from harm. Unfortunately, there are instances when healthcare providers fail to fulfill this duty, which can have serious consequences for the residents and raise questions about the nurse’s professional conduct and ethical responsibilities. When nurses face allegations or legal concerns related to the reporting of inappropriate incidents and safeguarding patients in senior living facilities, a nurse attorney can provide vital support and guidance. They educate nurses on their legal rights and responsibilities, guiding them in cooperating with investigations and addressing the issues at hand.
At the time of the incident, she was employed as an officer in an assisted senior living facility in Texarkana, Texas, and had a current Registered Nurse license.
On or about October 5, 2021, while employed as an officer in an assisted senior living facility in Texarkana, Texas, and had a current Registered Nurse license, RN failed to report the inappropriate sexual contact made on Resident A by another resident, after the incident was reported to RN. Furthermore, a staff member asserted that RN instructed staff not to inform the patient’s family about the incident. RN’s conduct was likely to injure the resident in that it created an unsafe environment and may have unnecessarily exposed Resident A to emotional, physical, and/or psychological harm.
In response to the above incident, RN neither admits nor denies the allegation.
The above actions constitute grounds for disciplinary action in accordance with Section 301.452(b)(10) Texas Occupations Code, and is a violation of 22 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §217.12 (1)(A),(1)(B),(4)&(6)(C).
Because of this, the RN was summoned by the Texas Board of Nursing to defend her side, but the RN failed to hire a nurse attorney to help her with her case and without proper defense, the Texas Board of Nursing then decided to place her RN license under disciplinary action.
If you also received a letter from the Texas Board of Nursing regarding a case or complaint filed on you, you should hire a nurse attorney immediately before it’s too late. Equip yourself with the knowledge and expertise you need for a successful outcome by consulting a knowledgeable and experienced Texas nurse attorney. Texas Nurse Attorney Yong J. An is one of those dedicated nurse attorneys who helped represent more than 500 nurse cases for the past 17 years. Contact the Law Office of Yong J. An 24/7 through text or call at (832) 428-5679 for a confidential consultation regarding any accusations from the Texas BON.