tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post3735057711444567091..comments2020-12-11T19:55:13.025-08:00Comments on In the World With Peg Cole: A Trip by AmbulancePeg Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00234951891162510877noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-67392057129934823082014-03-26T07:54:02.105-07:002014-03-26T07:54:02.105-07:00Hello Mck - I've been trying to make myself wr...Hello Mck - I've been trying to make myself write but it's been . . . I hope you are doing well and I am going to post soon and will definitely get over to read your latest. Today is the day.Peg Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234951891162510877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-84011983488882544072014-03-25T19:14:28.371-07:002014-03-25T19:14:28.371-07:00Hello Peg - I just stopped by to see what was goin...Hello Peg - I just stopped by to see what was going on in your neck of the woods. I am guessing that everything is wonderful. Hope all is well with you and yours.mckbirdbkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326629221177751688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-23823472385481771422014-02-20T13:38:03.967-08:002014-02-20T13:38:03.967-08:00Dear Sweet Maria,
Your words have warmed my heart ...Dear Sweet Maria,<br />Your words have warmed my heart and I know you have seen this neglectful behavior in the medical world for many years. As a patient advocate, I have seen such neglect and malpractice that it makes me frightened for those who have no one to look over them during a hospitalization or nursing home stay. There are plenty of them at the facility who are subject to being ignored and disrespected. It breaks my heart each time I visit.<br />I try to remain positive in my comments to the staff and in my requests on behalf of my family, and for the most part, I can usually find a loving, caring person who will listen and try to facilitate change. Each shift change seems to bring some of each kind of caregiver: those who care and those who simply punch a time card.<br />I found out they are not using cell phones. Instead, they have a documentation system to record the activities in which they are engaged. Rather than serve as a record of accomplishment, they seem to facilitate less personal interaction with the patient as they are constantly talking into their earpiece rather than focusing on what they are doing.<br />Anyhow, I appreciate so much your thoughtful and meaningful comments about the ladies and their well-being. I will pass along your kind words.<br />Love you so much,<br />PegPeg Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234951891162510877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-12174440289690535922014-02-20T13:24:17.872-08:002014-02-20T13:24:17.872-08:00Hi Mike. I've been worried about you as I have...Hi Mike. I've been worried about you as I haven't seen you on line too much lately. Hoping that all is going okay with you and your family. There have been several repeat incidents at the "Home"; some good and others, not so much. It seems like they would take into account the fact that someone who is visually impaired would be better suited in a familiar configuration to what they are used to for transfers to and from the wheelchair. It makes me feel like such a jerk when I have to point out the obvious issues, like not having a raised toilet device that has arms and other things of that nature. I certainly am over protective of my dear loved ones, admittedly so.<br />Thank you for your very kind words about the caregiving efforts that take place here. Jim has been tremendously supportive and kind to them for many years now. Louise moved over from Fort Worth in 2005 and we've seen them through this stuff before. It always amazes me.<br />Hope to see you on the Hub soon and thanks again for your thoughtful comments.<br />PegPeg Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234951891162510877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-63916509717911837772014-02-20T11:34:56.071-08:002014-02-20T11:34:56.071-08:00Oh Peg,
This is an outrage and a nightmare. This...Oh Peg,<br /><br />This is an outrage and a nightmare. This is when I am absolutely ashamed to be associated with the healthcare profession.<br /><br />I have encountered burned out, tired, frustrated, even abusive staff. As a staff nurse I have reported/ relieved them. As a charge nurse, I have counseled/ disciplined them. As an administrator, I have re-sensitized/ terminated them. <br /><br />None of these behaviors makes it any better for the sweet family member and the loved ones who witness the cruel/ neglectful behavior. Thinking of the Golden Rule, my eyes are filled with tears at the thought of anyone treating my dear Momma like that and that is how much I love your sweet ladies. Please keep your beautiful strength and apologize to your Auntie from Maria on behalf of all of those ignorant staff...you tell each of those staff about me and tell them to be very very ashamed of themselves. And tell them to put those damn cell phones away...tell that administrator in any true facility, there should be a prohibitive policy. You should put your concerns in writing with a copy to their accrediting agency. They have an obligation to tell you who that is.<br /><br />Each and every one of those staff need to see some serious "street time" with documentation in their file. They are fortunate you do not lodge a case of neglect.<br /><br />Love you and thinking of you, Mariamcjmusingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056677413033981098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481262576380111903.post-45466282247813992012014-02-20T10:58:23.226-08:002014-02-20T10:58:23.226-08:00Hello Peg. This is a disheartening development. Yo...Hello Peg. This is a disheartening development. You report the services offered from the home and it reminds me of another 'terrible' place I had opportunity to visit many years ago. Your beautiful aunt deserves much more respect and compassionate care. It is such a shock when I arrive face to face with such a disinterested attitude that can be found almost everywhere these days.<br /><br />You have done a wonderful job as a daughter and niece and deserve much praise for your efforts. mckbirdbkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326629221177751688noreply@blogger.com