…Researched and contributed by Lola Smith.
Auburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is currently investigating a viral video that shows a licensed practical nurse appearing to sleep while on duty. The video was recorded by a certified nursing assistant named Alexxis McNeil and has since been shared widely on social media, with over 450,000 views and 5,700 shares on Facebook.
The New York State Department of Health has also launched an investigation into the matter and is encouraging nursing home residents and their families to share complaints or concerns with the department’s Centralized Complaint Intake Unit.
The nursing home’s administrator, Judson MacCaull, stated that they take the matter seriously and are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of their residents and staff. They will conduct a thorough investigation and make personnel decisions in accordance with the law.
The nursing home has had a history of complaints, with 62 complaints between February 2019 and January 2022 and a fine of $17,000 in July 2021 for allowing two unvaccinated staff members to work there.
McNeil, who posted the video on Facebook, claimed that she did so because she had witnessed similar incidents at the nursing home and felt that nothing was ever done about it. She was informed by the nursing home’s human resources department that sharing the video publicly violated HIPAA and quit her job as a result.
The incident highlights the importance of ensuring quality care in nursing homes and the need for transparency and accountability.
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