I'm sure Dad's shoddy care has to do with moving but the whole experience was horrible. His trip to the Cinti Eye Insititute was nearly a disaster. He started going into insulin shock. He was really out of it and doesn't remember being there at all. He'd been having trouble the last few days getting the nurses to give him insulin on a regular basis and it's hard to believe they sent him out on his own without eating. They ran more neuro tests when he got back but sent him home the next day at 9pm (yesterday) and told him they'd have to schedule a heart echo some other time and wait for a call!!! The man had a stroke and is blind fer crissake and they recommended no in home care or rehab!

 

My dad went to ER on Saturday and they were PACKED with people - most with bronchitis and pneumonia. Add to that the stress of the holidays and heart attacks. (dad possibly had a stroke - 3 days later they still don't know!!) Plus they are not cleaning or caring for the old hospital at all which is scary for the current patients. They kept my dad and today WE had to transport him to a specialist in Cincinnati because the doctor wouldn't come there or the hospital couldn't provide transport!! They couldn't even find a walker for him and he nearly tripped in the crowded, messy hallway. Plus the there was a fan on the floor of his room for the other patient - again a fall hazard (no sign). If something does happen to him, I'll make sure he has a permenant private room at the Atr$um!!

 

There is NO excuse to abandon proper care just cause they are busy with moving. Many patients are complaining no one is doing their job because they are preoccupied.

 

Whatever you do - don't get sick for a couple  more weeks!!