Regarding healthcare providers and patients, trust is built on accurate and compassionate care. If a nurse is accused of falsifying patient records it could lead to serious legal and professional consequences. That’s when a nurse attorney can be a big help. They can help the nurse understand how serious the allegations are, look at the evidence, and come up with a plan of action that’s both ethical and strategic.
Incident Scenario:
At the time of the incident, she was employed as an LVN with a home health service provider in Laredo, Texas, and had been in that position for five (5) months.
On or about January 20, 2021, while employed as an LVN with a home health service provider in Laredo, Texas, and assigned to provide nursing care for the patient, LVN failed to make a home visit for the patient and falsely documented wound care. Additionally, the signature on the visit note was spelled incorrectly and did not look the same as previous signatures. Furthermore, LVN admitted to falsifying the visit. LVN’s conduct was likely to deceive her employer and create an inaccurate medical record.
LVN Side of The Story:
Without consulting with an experienced nurse attorney, LVN responded and admitted she falsely documented the care of the patient and was ashamed of her actions. LVN also states this was her first time working in home health and she was overwhelmed with such a high caseload and being out in the field by herself. LVN states she would like to be able to continue to take care of patients as a nurse and understands it’s important to communicate with her superiors if there are any questions about her caseloads or compliance of her patients. LVN adds she loves being a nurse and would like to continue to serve her country in nursing.
The above action constitutes 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)(D) and 22 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §217.12 (1)(B),(1)(C), (6)(A)&(6)(H).
The Texas Board of Nursing then subjected the LVN and her license to disciplinary action. Had the LVN hired one, the accusation would have been defended by an experienced and skilled Texas Nurse Attorney. Hiring a Texas Nurse Attorney for defense is applicable for any kind of accusations laid against an RN or LVN.
For more details and to schedule a confidential legal consultation, you must approach one of the most experienced Texas Nurse attorneys, Yong J. An. He has represented over 600 nurse cases. Contact him at (832) 428-5679 to get started or to inquire for more information regarding nursing license case defenses.