Four nursing assistants at the Good Samaritan Society nursing home in Albert Lea, Minnesota were recently fired after allegedly physically, sexually and emotionally abusing 15 Alzheimer and dementia disorder residents. The four women were fired after a fifth aide, who was fired for swearing in front of residents, blew the whistle on them. Three additional aides who witnessed or were told about the abuse were also fired for failing to report it. “At this point, individuals who were either deemed to be involved in the alleged abusive actions or had knowledge of the incidents and failed to report in a timely manner are no longer employed at the center,” said Mark Dickerson, spokesman for the Minnesota Health Department.
According to a state report, βTo make “work fun” four young nursing home aides abused 15 demented residents by hitting their breasts and genitals, sticking fingers in their mouths or noses to keep them from screaming, and taunting them.β Kris Lohrke, who supervised the Minnesota Department of Health investigation said, βWe can’t remember anything quite like this, it’s that rare — both in the number of perpetrators and the range of pretty bad actions.” The facility however will not be punished since officials followed procedures and notified proper authorities.
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