During the discharge process in patient care, every detail must be carefully attended to ensure the patient’s well-being. Unfortunately, there are times when nurses are faced with allegations or legal concerns related to the care they have provided. For example, if a nurse forgets to double-check orders and ensure all the doctor’s instructions are followed correctly, a nurse defense attorney is there to give helpful advice and know-how. They also help come up with a strong plan to defend against any professional or legal concerns that might come up.
At the time of the incident, she was employed as an LVN at a medical facility in New Braunfels, Texas, and had been in that position for one (1) year and eight (8) months.
On or about July 12, 2021, while employed as an LVN at a medical facility in New Braunfels, Texas, the LVN failed to check the hospitalist’s orders prior to discharging a patient, who had been admitted for dysphasia. As a result, the patient was discharged without receiving the physician-ordered Speech Therapy and Dietary consults. LVN’s conduct was likely to injure the patient from a lack of continuity of care and deprive the patient of outpatient services.
In response to the above incident, LVN admits she missed the orders for the Speech and Dietary consult and reported it to her doctor who ordered outpatient testing.
The action detailed above is considered a valid reason for disciplinary action per the Texas Occupations Code. If found guilty, the Texas Board of Nursing may take various actions, including but not limited to, issuing a reprimand, placing restrictions on the nurse’s license, suspending or revoking the license, or imposing fines.
The Texas Board of Nursing then subjected the LVN’s license to disciplinary action including temporary suspension of her license and taking a remedial education. The accusation would have been defended by an experienced and skilled nurse attorney if the LVN hired one. Hiring a nurse defense attorney can be crucial in such situations, as they can help in guiding how to respond to allegations, and advocating for the nurse’s rights and interests before the Board.
Always remember that when you receive a complaint from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON), you are not alone. You need legal representation from a nurse attorney who has a long track record of success in these types of cases. Texas Nurse Attorney Yong J. An and the rest of our team will be ready to help you pursue any option available that allows you to continue working without compromising your license. Contact the Law Office of Yong J. An 24/7 through text or call at (832) 428-5679.