NC Board of Nursing, NC Medical Board, NC DHHS, NC State Medical Examiners Office, all turn their heads while the wealthy owners of nursing homes, stand by and let people die. Sometimes according to the news, they even help people die. There are documented cases of these things happening. Apparently, they don't deserve to be mentioned on their Medicare.gov website.
Nursing homes have no fear of being disciplined because they own the politicians, at all levels.
Example, Majesty Health and Rehabilitation, in Easley SC. In June of 2012, the air conditioner went out in one of the wings. One of their residents died from excessive heat. According to Medicare.gov, they have not been penalized, or fined in the last three years. Is this an example of corruption, It sure seems funny to me, no penalties. Really!!!!!
Here is the link to the page:
http://www.medicare.gov/NursingHomeCompare/compare.aspx#cmprTab=0&cmprID=425018&stsltd=%20SC&loc=Easley%2C%20SC&lat=34.829838&lng=-82.60152060000001
Click on the penalties tab and see for yourself. Then click on the surveys and inspections tab, try to read what happened. They let a person die from the heat, they did not move the residents to the dining area or anywhere else they had air conditioning. They brought in fans! Here's one of the stories from the local media.
http://www2.wspa.com/news/2012/nov/15/3/report-nursing-home-ar-4971637/
Can you believe they were not penalized by the NCDHHS? This home is owned by people that could surly afford to do something other than bring in fans and wet towels. This is an example of how little regard they have for human life. If this doesn't bother you, something is wrong.
This is an example of the kind of horror stories I have been reading for months. It happens all over. The people that own these homes are raking in the money. They are not being watched, and as you all know, "old people die". Things need to change, that's what this is about. Get involved now, don't wait till they kill someone you love. Comment, and I will tell you how to help.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Sanstone Health, Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation and Dr. Larry Joe Russell. Just when you thought I had gone away, here I am again.
Thanksgiving, this time last year it was hard to feel thankful. Mom died on November 3,2011, the day she was supposed to be discharged. The family had gathered just weeks before for her funeral. The reality that Mom was not coming home from Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation, was starting to sink in. My wife, two sons and I were headed to Atlanta to spend the holiday with my youngest sister and her family. It was a change from the usual family gathering at Moms, but she was gone and the family had been fragmenting since her death. We enjoyed the visit, and although Mom was gone we, still had lots to be thankful for.
This year as I am sitting here getting ready for the trek from Hendersonville to Atlanta. I am thinking of all the things I am thankful for. The thing I am most thankful for is that God blessed me with two wonderful parents.
Growing up was far from perfect, but my parents always loved us all. We were taught the value of hard work and honesty, but most of all we were taught not to give up. Mom had always worked in law offices, so we knew a lot about our rights. Pop had been in prison when we were young, so we also knew a lot about the consequences of breaking the law. Both of my parents are gone now, but neither are forgotten.
Consequences , thats what this is all about. Sanstone Health, Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation and Dr. Larry Joe Russell. There are consequences for what you are doing. The NCDHHS may not care how you operate, but rest assured someone does . Until I find them I will continue to post on this blog, and keep writing letters and making phone calls. I will not go away.
Thanksgiving, this time last year it was hard to feel thankful. Mom died on November 3,2011, the day she was supposed to be discharged. The family had gathered just weeks before for her funeral. The reality that Mom was not coming home from Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation, was starting to sink in. My wife, two sons and I were headed to Atlanta to spend the holiday with my youngest sister and her family. It was a change from the usual family gathering at Moms, but she was gone and the family had been fragmenting since her death. We enjoyed the visit, and although Mom was gone we, still had lots to be thankful for.
This year as I am sitting here getting ready for the trek from Hendersonville to Atlanta. I am thinking of all the things I am thankful for. The thing I am most thankful for is that God blessed me with two wonderful parents.
Growing up was far from perfect, but my parents always loved us all. We were taught the value of hard work and honesty, but most of all we were taught not to give up. Mom had always worked in law offices, so we knew a lot about our rights. Pop had been in prison when we were young, so we also knew a lot about the consequences of breaking the law. Both of my parents are gone now, but neither are forgotten.
Consequences , thats what this is all about. Sanstone Health, Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation and Dr. Larry Joe Russell. There are consequences for what you are doing. The NCDHHS may not care how you operate, but rest assured someone does . Until I find them I will continue to post on this blog, and keep writing letters and making phone calls. I will not go away.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
SanStone, NCDHHS, NC Board of Nursing, NC Medical Board, NC State Medical Examiners Office.
I voted, I know this doesn't really cause any concern to any of the above listed agencies. They are protected by the corrupt politicians that are controlled by the very people they work for.
It should cause them some concern, because I intend to be a constant source of aggravation to these people in political office. I intend to research all the winners and inform the public where their money came from.
The healthcare industry is a major political contributor and has great influence in the political arena. I am not saying , that all politicians are in someones pocket, well maybe I am. The cost of getting elected these days is well beyond the reach of the average citizen. So when you vote, consider where your candidate gets their money. Does their sponsorship affect your life in a negative or positive fashion.
I know the decision Mom made to have the surgery, was mostly based on her fear of what would happen to medicare. That decision, eventually cost her her life.
I know the decision Mom made to have the surgery, was mostly based on her fear of what would happen to medicare. That decision, eventually cost her her life.
When you vote, consider if the people you are voting for would care if you live or die? Are they really there to serve the public, or are they there to serve the people who contribute the most to getting them elected? I am sure there are a small number of people who are running for office who intend to do good.
I'm not sure they will be able to accomplish anything without compromising their integrity, and beliefs.
I'm not sure they will be able to accomplish anything without compromising their integrity, and beliefs.
Americans live in fear of politicians. We can't do anything without first getting permission from some local or national agency. What are you getting for your vote? Are you getting freedom? Are you getting your voice heard? I propose that you are getting very little if anything for your vote, that is unless you are a major shareholder in one of the big corporations that own our government.
When you vote, make it count. Democrat or Republican, makes no difference. Vote for the one who will do the best for our country, town, school board, or whatever. Just hold them accountable for the promises they make.
Lets all hope that this time next year, we're not sitting in the woods somewhere, hiding and hoping to catch something slower than us, for dinner. Or hoping the wealthy hunters don't find us. Hunger Games anyone ?
When you vote, make it count. Democrat or Republican, makes no difference. Vote for the one who will do the best for our country, town, school board, or whatever. Just hold them accountable for the promises they make.
Lets all hope that this time next year, we're not sitting in the woods somewhere, hiding and hoping to catch something slower than us, for dinner. Or hoping the wealthy hunters don't find us. Hunger Games anyone ?
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Mom died one year ago today. It's still hard to comprehend, how someone who was doing so well, would just stop breathing.
The doctor who signed her death certificate, Larry Joe Russell, told me his reason for the cause of death, was Mom's declining health. Then he backed up and said " no wait, your Mom was getting better. Then hewent on to say something about her age (76), and several different health conditions, that Mom did not have.
No one has yet been able to offer any explanation as to what might have caused this sudden unexpected death. "Old people die" I've heard that more than you can imagine! I know life is not promised to us. We are not guranteed tomorrow. That still does not answer the questions surrounding Mom's death.
I am not a radical extreme type of person. I am fairly reasonable, but when things dont add up, I need to find out why.
All of the people who could have helped determine what happened, have ignored my concerns. The NCDHHS, NC State Medical Board, NC State medical examiners office, NC Board of Nursing, Pardee Hospital, and the people at Hendersnville Health and Rehabilitation.
This morning, we are going to meet at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation, in honor of Mom.
Help make a difference, if someone tells you that "old people die" dont just accept that. Ask questions and get the truth if you can. Hold these places accountable for their actions, or lack of actions!
What do you consider "old".
The doctor who signed her death certificate, Larry Joe Russell, told me his reason for the cause of death, was Mom's declining health. Then he backed up and said " no wait, your Mom was getting better. Then hewent on to say something about her age (76), and several different health conditions, that Mom did not have.
No one has yet been able to offer any explanation as to what might have caused this sudden unexpected death. "Old people die" I've heard that more than you can imagine! I know life is not promised to us. We are not guranteed tomorrow. That still does not answer the questions surrounding Mom's death.
I am not a radical extreme type of person. I am fairly reasonable, but when things dont add up, I need to find out why.
All of the people who could have helped determine what happened, have ignored my concerns. The NCDHHS, NC State Medical Board, NC State medical examiners office, NC Board of Nursing, Pardee Hospital, and the people at Hendersnville Health and Rehabilitation.
This morning, we are going to meet at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation, in honor of Mom.
Help make a difference, if someone tells you that "old people die" dont just accept that. Ask questions and get the truth if you can. Hold these places accountable for their actions, or lack of actions!
What do you consider "old".
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