A former staffer has been charged with murder after the death of a patient at a nursing facility in Michigan two years ago.
Jessica Struhar, a former MediLodge of Richmond CNA, was accused with elder abuse and forging a medical record in 2021, more than a hundred miles from the nation’s capital.
According to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, the 26-year-old was arraigned on the two charges more than a week ago, each of which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison.
The great majority of long-term care professionals in Michigan perform ethically and realize the importance of their employment. “However, there are criminal penalties when there is a significant breach of the obligation entrusted to them,” Attorney General Dana Nessel stated in a news release.
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The following is the present state of knowledge.
Where did the Richmond MediLodge resident go?
Struhar reportedly ignored various long-standing regulations about the 58-year-old man’s mealtime care.
A “choking incident at the facility, ultimately resulting in the death of the resident,” according to the statement, was triggered by the man’s “negation of protocol.”
The inquiry also turned out falsified patient medical records. The alleged forgery occurred while the subject was receiving possibly life-saving medical treatment.
“What comes next for the CNA?” is the question today.
The probable cause hearing in Macomb County’s 42nd District Court will take place on October 17th.
In Michigan, where can I report elder abuse?
According to the Attorney General’s Office, over 100,000 Michigan people are victims of elder abuse, yet only approximately half of these incidents are reported to police.
Residents in Michigan who suspect elder abuse should contact 855-444-3911 or 800-24-ABUSE (22873) for help.
The Attorney General’s Office and the Elder Abuse Task have created an online form for residents to use in reporting suspected incidents of elder abuse, patient abuse, and exploitation.
In 2019, I formed the Elder Abuse Task Force to ensure the protection of our most vulnerable residents, particularly the elderly. Nessel stressed the significance of maintaining public resources like this form widely accessible, user-friendly, and up to date in a press statement.
