Falsifying documents is considered a criminal offense which is punishable by a fine or even jail time. It is also considered a medical malpractice case. An RN involved in such a case could lose his/her license. Altering or tampering with medical records can be dangerous to patients. However, if an RN is accused of doing such a crime, a nurse attorney is crucially needed.
On or about November 2, 2020, while employed as an RN at a detention facility in Richardson, Texas, the RN falsely documented that a patient had taken Lithium two (2) weeks prior to her arrival at the facility. In addition, the RN added Lithium to the patient’s medication list under the auspices of the Standing Order Medication Continuity protocol without verification of current active prescription and a provider’s order. The patient had not filled her prescription for Lithium in the previous three (3) months, therefore, the criteria for Standing Order Medication Continuity was not met. RN’s conduct was likely to injure the patient from the adverse effects of Lithium administered without the supervision of a physician.
In response to the above incident, RN denies this allegation. RN states that the newly filled prescription bottle was a current order.
The above actions constitute grounds for disciplinary action in accordance with Section 301.452(b)(10)&(13), Texas Occupations Code, and is a violation of 22 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §217.11(1)(A),(1)(B),(1)(D),(1)(M)&(1)(P) and 22 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §217.12(1)(A),(1)(B),(1)(C)&(4).
The Texas Board of Nursing then subjected the RN’s license to disciplinary action. The accusation would have been defended by an experienced and skilled nurse attorney, had the RN hired one. Hiring a nurse attorney for defense is applicable for any kind of accusation laid against an RN or LVN.
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RNs and LVNs are prone to getting various types of complaints, minor and major ones. Each complaint, no matter how trivial it may seem, shouldn’t be taken lightly. Consult with an expert right away to better understand your case and see what options are there for you, and also to plan a defense strategy.
Texas Nurse Attorney Yong J. An’s 16-year career as a legal representative opened doors of second chances to several nurses whose careers were bound to be ruined because of malpractice allegations. Get in touch with Atty. Or book a private consultation by calling this number (832) 428-5679.