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Nursing Home Abuse Story

StealthSpeed3

Charge THIS!!
Some of you remember me posting this in the box on monday, and there was a long discussion about it. For those who didn't see it, i will post it again, as well as new information about what the girls did to the residents. so here we go:

The eight young women attended high school together and worked together part-time at the Good Samaritan nursing home in Albert Lea, Minn.

A criminal complaint filed Monday says they also laughed together early this year as they spat in residents' mouths, poked and groped their breasts and genitals and at times taunted them until they screamed -- or witnessed those events.

Charged Monday with maltreatment of seven residents were Brianna Marie Broitzman, 19, who faces 11 charges, and Ashton Michelle Larson, 18, who faces 10. Neither returned calls Monday seeking a comment or the name of their attorneys.

The six others, all 17 years old at the time of the alleged abuse, were identified only by birthdates and initials. Four were charged Monday in juvenile court with failure to report maltreatment.

The allegations became public in August when state Health Department inspectors concluded that four aides, to make their "work fun," had abused 15 frail residents.

Broitzman and Larson were charged Monday with fifth-degree assault, abuse of a vulnerable adult by a caregiver, abuse of a vulnerable adult with sexual contact, disorderly conduct and failing to report suspected maltreatment. All are gross misdemeanors, with a maximum penalty of a year in jail and a $3,000 fine for each count.

If found guilty, "they most likely will face suspended jail sentences and probation, so they'd have the threat of jail hanging over them if they get in more trouble," said Freeborn County Attorney Craig Nelson, who filed the charges Monday.

The incidents allegedly occurred between Jan. 1 and May 1. The home fired the four aides cited in the Health Department report soon after it learned of the allegations in May.

Brianna's report: http://stmedia.startribune.com/documents/1albertlea.pdf?elr=KArks:DCiUHc3E7_V_nDaycUiacyKUU

Ashton's report: http://stmedia.startribune.com/documents/2albertlea.pdf?elr=KArks:DCiUHc3E7_V_nDaycUiacyKUU

These girls do deserve jail time and a stiff penalty for sure, in addition to not being allowed to work with the elderly/disabled anymore. Honestly what the hell were these girls thinking?
 
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MazdaMINI

Guest
we were discussing this in my intro to disabilities class. It is sad to hear because I work with vulnerable adults and it would be easy for me to take advantage of them but I never ever would!! It takes a special person to work with the elderly and those with disabilities. This is a person who will not take advantage of someone!!! I am very sad to hear about this but it probably is not the only place its happening.
 

Jana

New Member
This happens all too often, and has been going on for so many years. I am actually disappointed in the possible sentence. If that's all people face when mistreating elderly who are paying to be taken care of, it's almost like a slap on the hand. It should be much harsher.
 
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MazdaMINI

Guest
I agree with you Jana!!! Any mistreatment of a vulnerable adult whether they are elderly or have a developmental disability should receive a much harsher sentence!
 
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