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Old 24-01-2007, 07:18 AM
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I see you still haven't slept eh? Rough night for everyone. I hope Evie is doing okay today? Or better at least?

I know that they said this was an isolated incident.. but I would push that if you have the energy. When I had my surgery I had some aweful moments with nurses.. it's common. However, whether this was an isolated incident or not.. she could have been seriously hurt, nevermind what this has done to her emotionally and mentally. Don't let it slide if you can spare the energy.

*wish I could come and advocate for you guys.. cause this really get's my goat.*

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Jim,

Remind Evie that we all miss her and are thinking of her constantly.

Also I would seriosly push for the in home health care being provided by the hospital. You could remind them that it would be less exspensive than a suit. Thats about the only thing these people understand any more.
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Jim,

We are all sending our prayers for Evie.

I don't know Canadian laws. So this may not help, but in the states, everything has to be put in writing for any complaint to be truely taken seriously. The one thing most places like hospitals, etc really hate is publicity of their wrongs. (like newspapers, TV, etc) So if any of you contact the news media with a story like that it may get the nurse fired and truely get things changed in the hospital.
Maybe the hospital would then pay for the home health care you want, Evie needs, and get her out of the hospital that no one trusts.

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Thank you all for the concern and comments. I'm not sure about suing, that is not as common an occurance in Canada as in the US; laws are very different. In any event we are pushing for home care.

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Jim,

I'm so sorry to hear about how Evie was treated. Words (other than a few choice ones) escape me that someone trained in healthcare would let a post-op patient lay on the floor after screaming at them. That nurse should have been fired and brought up on charges. I hope you guys get the home nursing!
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Evie is coming home tomorrow morning, we got some home care for her, although it's private and we are paying for it ourselves. The nurse has been suspended, it remains to be seen whether she will be fired. Kathy is spending the night at the hospital, then I pick them both up in the morning.

I have 2 weeks of American Idol taped for Evie. She really likes American Idol, Canadian Idol, Pop Idol, and so on, hopefully that will cheer her a bit.

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Brian,
thanks for informing us and be safe.
Jim,
Just wanted to say Thank you for taking such good care of your niece.
Evie,
I wish you a speedy recovery and hope that things get better for you.
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hi Jim,

So very glad Evie is coming home. WE wish her & all of you the very best.

I'm very glad she has people whom love her & are so willing to help her.

Love & prayers to you all.

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Holy shit!! I just got caught up - That nurse better get fired! I'd take her to the courts for damages too! So glad Evie is getting home into familiar surroundings. I hope you make the hospital pay for the private nursing costs. Make sure you get the details of the patient who reported the incident.

Damn hospitals!!! Like she hasn't seen enough of them already.

Thanks for being there to take care of her Jim!
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Hi Jim
I'm sorry to hear about Evie, hope she's ok!

Glad to hear you can take her home.

Thinking of you & your wonderful family.
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