RN’s Alleged Neglect in Addressing Patient’s Low Oxygen Saturation

RN's Alleged Neglect in Addressing Patient's Low Oxygen Saturation

In healthcare, RNs have a lot on their plate. They have to make crucial decisions to make sure their patients are okay. But when a nurse's actions are questioned, it's always good to have a nurse attorney by their side. Nurse attorneys are legal experts who understand healthcare law and nursing practices. They can help nurses out of sticky situations, especially when it comes to allegations that could affect their careers. Nurse attorneys are a nurse's best friend when it comes to protecting their professional standing.

At the time of the initial incident, he was employed as an RN at a hospital in Austin, Texas, and had been in that position for three (3) years and four (4) months.

On or about August 23, 2021, while employed as an RN at a hospital in Austin, Texas, the RN failed to intervene, including failure to reassess, administer supplemental oxygen and/or notify the physician, when a patient exhibited low oxygen saturations in the 80's during the shift. RN's conduct was likely to injure the patient from adverse complications of hypoxemia, including respiratory distress.

Without consulting with an experienced nurse attorney, the RN responded to the above incident and stated that he made repeated attempts to contact the MD/Surgeon when the patient was having post-surgical concerns and complications and complaining of visual changes. RN also stated he did not note the patient's oxygen level was decreased.

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)(B),(1)(C),(1)(D),(1)(M),(1)(P)&(3) and 22 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §217.12 (1)(A),(1)(B),(4)&(6).

Unfortunately, the Texas Board of Nursing found him guilty of his deeds. His RN license was subjected to disciplinary action. He did not hire a skilled Texas nurse attorney to fully defend his case which led to this decision by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Make sure that you will not make the same mistake as the RN mentioned above in his case before the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). Contact a Texas nurse attorney today who can provide you with a confidential consultation evaluate your case and counsel you on the best steps to take. Texas Nurse Attorney Yong J. An is an experienced nurse attorney for various licensing cases for representing nurses before the Texas BON. Contact Attorney An by calling or texting him 24/7 directly at (832) 428-5679.