Making it through the grief
I received the email posted below about a week or so ago. It came from one of many families effected by the Kern Valley Healthcare District during the Department of Justice case from 2006 to 2007 regarding the nursing facility's use of chemical restraints.
When I read it over, I thought maybe I'll post it, or "Snope's" it first then post it. I wasn't sure.
I'm simply posting it because I realize there are so many out there still trying to heal from the degradation and in some cases loss of loved ones, and that they are and will be, dealing with grief and anger, amongst other emotions for a long time to come.
The defendants in the KVHD elder abuse criminal case will be back in Kern County Superior Court on Dec. 3, 2010. Former CEO, Pam Ott, former Director of Nursing, Gwen Hughes, who recently filed for bankruptcy and has opted for a public defender, and Dr. Hoshang Pormir, the former Medical Director for the facility, who hired Hollywood legal counsel, Donald Etra.
This is the case opened up by the Department of Justice run by Attorney General Jerry Brown, now Governor-elect, which included a specific topic of chemical restraining as a cause of death in at least three cases. Though I have and continue to believe it is murder, these crimes are known as "elder abuse." Also included are two assault charges regarding a forced injection of the antipsychotic medication known as "Risperdal."
Other issues arose and still plague the hospital today, but as of this time, these are the current defendants.
My best regards go out to all who have suffered needlessly at the hands of the Kern Valley Healthcare District. Here is the email which reminds one of the hypocrisy which surrounds the criminal and civil cases at KVHD.
Jails and Nursing Homes
Here's the way it should be:
Let's put the seniors in jail and the criminals in nursing homes.
This would correct two things in one motion:
Seniors would have access to showers, hobbies and walks.
They would receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment, wheel chairs, etc.
They would receive money instead of having to pay it out.
They would have constant video monitoring, so they would be helped instantly if they fell or needed assistance.
Bedding would be washed twice a week and all clothing would be ironed and returned to them.
A guard would check on them every 20 minutes.
All meals and snacks would be brought to them
They would have family visits in a suite built for that purpose.
They would have access to a library, weight/fitness room, spiritual counseling, a pool and education...and free admission to in-house concerts by nationally recognized entertainment artists.
Simple clothing - ie., shoes, slippers, pj's - and legal aid would be free, upon request.
There would be private, secure rooms provided for all with an outdoor exercise yard complete with gardens.
Each senior would have a P.C., T.V., phone and radio in their room at no cost.
They would receive daily phone calls.
There would be a board of directors to hear any complaints and the ACLU would fight for their rights and protection.
The guards would have a code of conduct to be strictly adhered to, with attorneys available, at no charge to protect the seniors and their families from abuse or neglect.
As for the criminals :
They would receive cold food.
They would be left alone and unsupervised.
They would receive showers once a week.
They would live in tiny rooms, for which they would have to pay $5,000 per month.
They would have no hope of ever getting out.
"Sounds like justice to me!"
(If You agree, pass this on!)
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