[WSBAPT] attorney needed for nursing home violations

[Sangeeta Saigal]

Hi Heather,

 

Is this a nursing home or an adult family home?  Sounds like an adult family home.  Either way, the PC should call DSHS hotline with these concerns.  Depending on the seriousness of the allegations an investigation will be initiated immediately.

 

Thanks,

 

Sangeeta

 

From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Heather Kolbly
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 11:24 AM
To: 'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv'
Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] attorney needed for nursing home violations

 

Hi All,

 

PC with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) is in a small residential nursing home.  The home caters mainly to elderly people with dementia, but PC’s mind is very clear and alert (although he has no use of his body).  He has seen several instances of mistreatment of the residents by the caregivers and the owner of the premises.  He has also been the subject of mistreatment, one instance of which could have resulted in his death if he didn’t adamantly reject the medication being offered.  He has documented everything he has witnessed or experienced.  I have read his documentation and spoken to him about this, and I believe it’s a serious problem and something needs to be done ASAP.   I do not practice in this area of law, though, and I think he would be better off with a lawyer who knows the law related to caregiving and nursing homes.  Do any of you practice in this area or know someone who does?  I am hoping to give him some names to contact in the next day or two.

 

Thanks!

 

Heather Kolbly

 

Heather Tobin Kolbly

Attorney and Counselor at Law

Mail:  704 228th Ave. NE #122, Sammamish, WA  98074

Office:  (425) 522-4234 s Cell:  (425) 444-1888 

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 <http://www.kolblylaw.com/> www.KolblyLaw.com

 

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