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It's Palm Sunday. I no longer keep track of these things. Long ago I used to love Easter week.
Now, the grim ruthlessness of my endless medical confinement has completely robbed me of every semblance of reality. There are no seasons here, nor any weeks or days. Continuous confinement expunges everything.
Updates?
I'll try to inform you. I honestly know as little about my situation as you do.
It's all an enigma - - - ironically as myself.
My right arm is very sore, it's annoying (agony, really) to type. Remember the cancerous "wound" on my arm.....the one that bled and hemorrhaged for months? Radiation treatments stopped the bleeding.
The wound, which was healing nicely, has suddenly enlarged....and is bleeding again, but not much. And a new lump has emerged very near the wound.
I have an appointment with my oncologist in Cookeville on Friday the 3rd.
I'm too exhausted to care.
Remember Ronald, my new deranged one legged roommate? He got worse last night.
Our beds are two damn close. The curtains that "seperate" us seem to annoy him. He keeps opening them (I can't reach them).
He is able to sit on the edge of his bed and open the curtains. Annoying, of course, but I simply got used to it. I ignored him.
Late last night (Saturday) he started to freak out. He started to call me Bill.
"Bill! Bill, you gotta wake up! They're coming for us!"
I informed him I'm not Bill. I tried to sleep.
SUDDENLY
(I used capitals to maintain your interest)
he was at the side of my bed, grabbing my arm, demanding he wanted his radio!
Holy Shee-it! How did this one legged psycho get to my bed???
He kept saying he wants his radio, and I had it for sixteen minutes!
(I swear to God, that's what he said).
He tried to take my cell phone, but I pried it from him.
Then, he grabbed the control box for my bed, thinking it was his radio. And he got my call button!
This isn't a good pic, but that's the remote box to control my bed. The long white thing is my call button.
I had to struggle with him to get the remote box and the call button.
He was on the floor. I tried to calm him down. I asked if he was hurt. I told him I'd get someone to help him.
I pressed the call button multiple times.....knowing damn well that I was getting help for myself.
Two very hefty female workers came quickly. The biggest, toughest one grabbed Ronald and literally slammed him into his bed!
I felt the "ouch".
This is getting too long.
They moved my bed out of reach from Ronald (like they did on the first night when he harrassed me).
Now I'm inches from the window, blocking the cabinets, and I can't reach my duffle bag - - which contains EVERYTHING I need.
More photos to enthrall you and make this blog post even more intriguing than my fantastic writing.
I'm inches from the window
I'm a few feet away from Ronald
I'm blocking the cabinets, and my duffle bag is under that pillow
Is this a happy ending? Hell, no!! I don't feel safe at all. Who knows what kind of mental problems Ronald had before he came here. Is he dangerous? Holy crap, Heaven knows I don't need any more problems.
I had planned to write about other subjects.
What about my transfer to Jamestown???
I haven't heard anything....but I'm going to inform my Signature Health Care social worker about this incident. I want it to be on record.
Thanks for reading this. I love all of you. ❤️
Jon, courageously battling deranged roommates
Just for the record, this is where I am - - I disliked this place from the very beginning.
Waters Rehab and Nursing Home
1340 N. Grundy Quarles Hwy
Gainesboro, TN 38562
Rm 04-B
Thank you for the update. I hope you can get some relief soon. ❤️
ReplyDeleteWow, you were quick to read this post! Thank you. 💚
DeleteThis is awful. I certainly hope it helps you get out.
ReplyDeleteIf I report this to the social workers, it might hasten my transfer.
DeleteIf this should happen again, call 9-1-1!
ReplyDeleteI'd be afraid that they would take too long to come. I'm glad the workers here are really tough.
DeleteThis is a hot mess....on many levels. If he actually attacked you that needs documented! That's actually legal stuff for the facility and they could get in trouble if they didn't. State would be in there doing an investigation in short order if not resolved other than shuffling beds around. I know that puts you in a precarious position...but it might facilitate getting you out of there sooner. This guy isn't safe and is obviously unpredictable. He needs to be in a Gero-psych unit on the right meds where psych trained staff can continually assess him. I sure hope you can get a transfer soon, Jon. The further issues with your arm are also very concerning. You have legal rights there for your safety!
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John, I never liked this place from the very beginning. It's overcrowded, rather dirty, and completely unorganized. It's nearly impossible to talk to a social worker or a doctor. I never did get any proper physical therapy....absolutely nothing. I've completely wasted valuble time here.
DeleteI had to cut my reply to your comment, I got a rude interruption. I always value your comments, because you have enormous knowledge about this stuff. I'm very concerned about my safety here....and the possibility of never getting out. It's like an insane asylum - - people screaming in the halls and an incompetent staff. The food is absolutely disgusting, it never changed. If I didn't have Walmart food I'd be doomed. Fortunately I'm gaining some weight.
DeleteTo report a patient complaint in a nursing home in Tennessee, follow these steps:
DeleteIdentify the Issue: Determine the nature of the complaint, such as unexplained injuries, cleanliness issues, or staff turnover.
Document Evidence: Keep detailed records of the incident, including dates, times, and any relevant details.
Contact the Right Agency: Reach out to the Tennessee Department of Health Division of Health Care Facilities or the Long-Term Care Ombudsman for assistance.
Submit a Complaint: Use the online complaint form, call the complaint intake unit, or mail your complaint to the appropriate agency.
Follow Up: Request a confirmation of your complaint and keep a record of the acknowledgment reference. Follow up if necessary.
Paranormal John
By following these steps, you can ensure that your complaint is properly documented and investigated, helping to protect the well-being of nursing home residents in Tennessee.
I swear, Jon, you cannot catch a break!!!! If there is a God, it must have a very cruel sense of humor to have one person endure so much. By the sounds of it, this Ronald needs to be put in his own room. How can one get well with that kind of hysteria and disruptions???
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