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  Sue Carter has reported to "Saving Grace" that Vencor has dismissed this suit against her. We are leaving this information on the site to bring awarenss to how far some nursing homes will go. What is very interesting is that nursing homes have rallied to stop suits against nursing homes in the state of Florida. See information on Florida Rally Page which is Under Construction. Thanks. Linda B.   NEWSFrom Ila Swan, Nursing Home Advocate-APE  SUPPORT SUE CARTER-LEGAL FUND"You all have heard that Sue Carter is being sued by Vencor for slander, filing substantiated complaints and other BS, even though the Vencor's Record with the state shows this is a horrible facility, still even though this is a message to all advocates, Sue needs to defend herself. Kevin McLean, (God Bless the goodness of this man, since he was the only attorney to come to Sue's aid) we need to help out with the litigation costs. Please, all of us need to sit down right now and write a check to Kevin to help out. Send any amount you can afford to Kevin McClean Attorney Nursing Home Abuse Law Center 2909 W. Bay - to - Bay Blvd. Penthouse Suite Tampa Fla 33629-8100. Advocates, stop and think if you or I were in Sue's shoes the relief of finding someone to help us and lets not forget when we have a family call for an attorney in Florida, the only attorney that came to an advocates rescue." Sincerely, Ila Swan See Article Below: The Tampa Tribune January 22, 2000, Saturday, FINAL EDITION http://www.tampatrib.com/ (Also See Archives) HEADLINE: Nursing home sues former employee; ST. PETERSBURG - A former employee fights a nursing home that moves to silence her allegations of poor care ARTICLE SUMMARY According to the Tampa Tribune article, Karol Sue Carter, a former nurses aide at Abbey Rehabilitation Center, owned by Vencor, Inc. is being sued for calling the state abuse hot line, St. Petersburg police and the news media to report such issues as too few aides to care for residents. The Tampa Tribune reports that this "is what she did October 9, and it's the focus of Vencor's lawsuit to restrain Carter from visiting the Abbey" "In the lawsuit",The Tampa Tribune, continues to report, "filed Jan. 6, in Pinellas County Civil Court , Vencor said Carter unlawfully interrupted employees trying to do their jobs, 'wrongfully informed' the public that the care was inadequate and damaged the company's reputation." Plus, the Tribune says, Vencor "took issue with Carter calling government agencies with her complaints", and quotes Abbey's administrator Elizabeth McGinley, as saying, "The facility is simply trying to protect residents and employees from harrassment." According to the Tampa Tribune, Carter has recently started Your Guardian Angel, a business that offers to "help monitor care of loved ones in nursing homes," and continues to report that "Carter said she 's the one being harrassed." Barbara Hengstebeck of the Coalition to Protect America's Elders is also reported in The Tampa Tribune, as saying "This is nothing more than harrassment. They're trying to intimidate her." The most disturbing aspect of the article "Nursing home sues former employee", is that it points out while suing Ms. Carter for reporting conditions at this home, "state inspection records show serious problems at the home in the last two years," and that "In January 1999, it was one of five nursing homes named to the states 'Get Up or Get Out List'". As recently as Oct, 22, the Tampa Tribune reports that "inspectors found more problems" and "recommended fining the home for being dirty." In closing, the Tampa Tribune reported that Carter said, "I'm not the one who has hurt their reputation.... This is all public knowledge." Lindsay Peterson covers aging issues and can be reached at (813) 259-7834. OPINION SHARE YOUR OPINION WITH US ON THIS TROUBLING LAWSUIT grace@vcn.com SEE HOW The Abbey Rehabilitation Center RATED IN ITS LAST SURVEY  NURSING HOME COMPARE (HCFA)(See Northern Florida-Pinellas County) ABBEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING, THE 7101 9TH STREET NORTH SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33702 (813) 527-7231 Date of last inspection: 10/22/1999 Total number of health deficiencies for this nursing home: 12 State Average 6 INTERESTING TO NOTE THAT THIS FACILITY IS OPERATING A LESS THAN HALF ITS CAPACITY Questions to ponder It would seem that for a for-profit nursing home, this could not be good. How does this effect care? ALSO SEE NURSING HOME WATCH LIST http://www.nursinghomeneglect.com/ VENCOR IN THE NEWSVENCOR  THE BUSINESS JOURNALSEARCH ARTICLE IN ARCHIVES Type in "Nursing Homes in Crisis" and check 1999  Editorial Nursing home industry in crisis April : Week of April 26, 1999 The Associated Press State & Local Wire, September 11, 1999, Saturday, 474 words, Vencor, Ventas face more lawsuits AP Online, September 13, 1999, 785 words, Nursing Home Co. Vencor Files Ch.11 Business Wire, September 13, 1999, 433 words, Vencor, Inc. Files for Chapter 11 Protection; $ 100 Million Debtor in Possession Financing Secured; Normal Operations to Continue in All Facilities Business Wire, September 13, 1999, 557 words, Ventas Announcement On Vencor Bankruptcy Filing The Associated Press State & Local Wire, January 6, 2000, 248 words, Vencor asks bankruptcy judge for delay in reorganization plan The Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY), January 5, 2000, 466 words, First round of bonuses distributed at Vencor Retention incentives reach five, six figures  CBS NEWSTracking Abuse In Nursing Homes Many Homes Cited For Serious Violations One Woman Accused Caretaker Of Abuse For many family members, who live far enough from their elderly loved ones, that we cannot visit on a daily basis, the rise of such businesses as Sue Carter's GUARDIAN ANGELS are the answer to our worries and concerns. In fact, we not only hire these persons to visit our loved ones, but we have expectations that they will do just what Ms. Carter has done if they see a problem. We should watch this case carefully, for the outcome could depend on whether or not these businesses thrive. It is also important, as to be punished if and when, one makes a complaint, will certainly deter the ability of families and concerned citizens and friends from remaining the "Watchdog" on an industry that is certainly greatly troubled and in a crisis. If this natural 'watchdog' system is compromised, the elderly and other residents have little to rely on but yearly inspections which of course are getting their fair share of scrutiny and criticism. The possible repurcussions to the elderly and their families and any other good citizen participating in active citizenry, if Vencor should succeed, is frigntening to say the least! Site Editor Linda B. (This is my personal opinion and not necessarily that of "Saving Grace") SEE "SAVING GRACE" PAGE NURSING HOME STATUS 2000 DROP SUE A LINE AND LET HER KNOW THAT YOU SUPPORT HER! YOU MAY CONTACT SUE AT y.g.angels@mindspring.com OR Please send your comments to grace@vcn.com If you feel this web page was helpful to you in any way, please take time to visit our Message Board and/or please vote for the "Saving Grace" Site. In this way, we can guage how well we are serving the public who are interested in the information contained on the "Saving Grace" Web Site. Thank you. Linda B. "Saving Grace" |
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| Karol Sue Carter y.g.angels@mindspring.com "Thank you all for the support. I'll keep you all up dated on what is going on with this case." Thanks again Sue Ila Swan ape@community.net Vacaville CA Tue Feb 1, 2000 "thank you so much for putting up the information on Sue. Boy what a horrible record this nursing home has. Time for families to find another place to put their loved one, this looks like a dangerous place to be." |
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