LVN Physically Assaults Bedbound and Non-Verbal Patient

LVN Physically Assaults Bedbound and Non-Verbal Patient

Taking care of patients is a huge responsibility for healthcare professionals, especially nurses, as they must ensure compassionate and ethical care. However, sometimes things go wrong, and nurses face allegations of abuse or inappropriate conduct. That's where nurse defense attorneys come in, advocating for the rights of nurses and ensuring they get fair treatment during the legal process. They play a crucial role in representing nurses who might face allegations and ensuring they receive effective representation.

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At the time of the initial incident, he was employed as an LVN with a home health care services provider in Odessa, Texas, and had been in that position for one (1) year and five (5) months.

On or about February 2, 2022, while employed as an LVN with a home health care services provider in Odessa, Texas, and assigned to provide skilled nursing care to a patient, who is bed bound and non-verbal, LVN slapped the patient across the face several times, aggressively sling and roll the patient multiple times, and grabbed patient by the head and moved him up in his bed. Additionally, LVN lifted the patient up by his right arm in a forceful manner and repositioned him, jerking him around aggressively, and twisting & tilting his head in an uncomfortable manner. Furthermore, the patient suffered a bruise on his forehead. Additionally, security cameras in the home captured LVN's behavior. Subsequently, LVN admitted to hitting the patient. LVN's conduct was likely to cause emotional, physical, and/or psychological harm to the patient and could have interfered with or disrupted this patient's treatment.

The LVN's action detailed above is considered a valid reason for disciplinary action as per the Texas Occupations Code. Hence, the Texas Board of Nursing placed his LVN license under disciplinary action including a temporary suspension of his license and a fine of $500.

The Role of a Texas Nurse Attorney

Nurse attorneys help nurses facing disciplinary action, license revocation, or criminal charges. They develop a customized defense strategy that addresses the specific circumstances of the case, and they advocate for the nurse throughout the legal process.

In a nutshell, nurse attorneys are essential allies for nurses facing legal challenges. They provide legal guidance, support, and representation to ensure that the rights of nurses are protected and work tirelessly to ensure that nurses receive fair treatment.

Hire a Texas Nurse Attorney Today!

No need to stress if you end up in a situation like the LVN mentioned earlier. Just find yourself a good nurse attorney who can sort things out for you. Get the right information and support you need for a positive outcome by reaching out to a knowledgeable and experienced Texas nurse license attorney.

Texas Nurse Attorney Yong J. An has been an experienced nurse attorney for various licensing cases and has successfully represented over 600 nurses before the Texas BON. Contact the Law Office of Yong J. An 24/7 through text or call at (832) 428-5679.