In Peterborough, Ontario at St. Joseph's
Fleming long-term care home two investigations have started after four
employees suspended because a worried son, Camille Parent, put hidden camera's
in his mothers room. Camille Parent had suspicions of ill treatment to his 85
year old mother with dementia. The suspicion started last year because his
mother had a black eye due to unknown reasons. Camille Parent's hidden camera
showed horrific signs off abuse and neglect. The hidden camera was there for a
period of three weeks and displayed scenario's like a staff member shoving a
feces covered rag in the 85 year old face. It also showed another staff member
blowing his nose in her sheets while making her bed with soiled linen.
The CEO of this facility was shocked when
he saw what the hidden video revealed. The four employees in the tape are
suspended with pay, while investigations have started.
This situation raises concerns for safety
of patients in facilities all over Canada.
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/nursing-home-workers-suspended-after-son-turns-over-hidden-camera-video-1.1288544
This relates to Law 12 because this is a
form of battery. Battery is intentional, unauthorized physical contact that the
victim considers harmful or offences.
How I See It ....
Finding out that this happens to people
makes me sick. I cant believe people would do such horrific things to people
who cant care for themselves. It is also unfair that the employees are
suspended with pay.
I can't believe this would happen, especially in a place where people are supposed to feel safe. It makes me fear for other people who could potentially be in the same situation.
ReplyDeleteGood post nikki! This is really sad :(
ReplyDeleteWhat a story. Nursing homes should be caring to the elder. I'm pretty disappoint because those 4 employees are being suspended with "pay".
ReplyDeleteThis a real shame and very very sad, grand post nicole!
ReplyDeleteOnce again another sad story. When truth is revealed, it makes it very hard for people in their everyday lives, whether they are related to the situation or not. Great post!
ReplyDeletethis is a very sad article, especially when the truth is revealed, good article post
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