In every action that a nurse takes, it is important that he follows every single rule and regulation. A nurse’s actions must be within the metes and bounds of the law. Otherwise, the LVN or RN nurse may be subjected to an administrative or criminal case. The case may be filed by any interested party such as the patient involved or even directly by the Texas Board of Nursing. When this happens, you never have to worry as you have the right to defend yourself from these cases with the help of a nurse attorney.
At the time of the initial incident, an LVN was employed as a licensed vocational nurse at a hospital in Garland, Texas, and had been in that position for approximately five (5) months.
On or about May 20, 2018, and May 30, 2018, while employed, and assigned to provide nursing care to a patient, the LVN falsely documented she completed home visits for the patient and admitted she signed the patient’s name on the nursing note. The LVN’s conduct was likely to deceive other caregivers who needed complete information on which to further base their care and created an inaccurate medical record.
On or about June 11, 2018, and June 25, 2018, while employed and assigned to provide nurse care to another, the LVN falsely documented she completed home visits for the patient. The LVN’s conduct was likely to deceive other caregivers who needed complete information on which to further base their care and created an inaccurate medical record.
On or about August 31, 2018, through September 1, 2018, while employed and assigned to provide nursing care to a patient, the LVN admitted she signed the caregiver’s name on the nursing note because she was unable to obtain her signature. The LVN’s conduct created an inaccurate medical record.
In response to the incident, the LVN does not recall specific visit information. There was an incident where she arrived at the patient’s home, the patient was unavailable, and she was unable to contact the caregiver. The LVN did complete a note. About the incident that happened from June 11 to June 25, 2018, the LVN has no knowledge of this visit. She is not aware of any false documentation in regards to these dates. Lastly, about the incident that happened from August 31, 2018, through September 1, 2018, the LVN did sign a note in order to submit a note as it could only be done at the patient’s home. The family member would not answer repeated knocks on the bedroom door.
Because of what happened, a case was filed against the LVN before the Texas Board of Nursing. During the conduct of the hearing before the Texas Board of Nursing (BON), the LVN was not able to hire a nurse attorney to protect his interests. As a result, an order was granted by the Texas Board of Nursing finding him guilty in the disciplinary proceedings. It was also ordered that his nurse license be revoked with finality.
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