4/5/24 - Update on My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (160321)
United States
April 5, 2024 6:52am CST
My husband said that he put his call light on at 1 pm; and no one came in to see what he wanted until 6 pm. I will be calling the head honcho about this.
I spoke with Admissions at the new rehab facility. She said she has not received the Referral from the current facility. She said for their Social Worker to call her. I will get in touch with the Social Worker this morning.
I am supposed to go visit my husband tonight; but that's all up in the air right now. I'll know more this morning.
I did not receive a call with a quote as promised from the step/railing people. They are horrible with follow-up. I will give them until Monday to call.
Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts.
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21 responses
@MarieCoyle (30184)
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5 Apr
Report them to the Ohio Department of Aging. That can be anonymous. Besides, they need to be reported, that is simply shameful!
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@LeaPea2417 (36682)
• Toccoa, Georgia
5 Apr
@MarieCoyle yes, they should be reported!
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@MarieCoyle (30184)
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5 Apr
@LeaPea2417
I have reached a point in life that I hold people accountable for their actions. In plain words, they need to do their job or just close up the place.
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@AmbiePam (86269)
• United States
5 Apr
@MarieCoyle Oh, yes. And we’d do a fine job.
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@MarieCoyle (30184)
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5 Apr
@AmbiePam
I hate it when people are ignored and neglected. It’s no way to run any type of business, let alone a health care facility!!
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@BarBaraPrz (45816)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
5 Apr
Me thinks you need to do some major yelling at these people, or at least get someone else to do it for you. Good luck.
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
5 Apr
It was the only one we could get him into at the time.
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
7 Apr
@rebelann I'm finding that out; but I will keep trying to move him to the other facility.
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@Juliaacv (49116)
• Canada
5 Apr
That is terrible leaving a call light like that for hours and hours on end.
Where is their professionalism?
Is there a governing body over places like this that you can submit a formal complaint to?
I hope that you hear back about the stairs and railing and that you will be able to visit him.
I wonder if they choose to ignore his call bell based on the fact that you are trying to get him out of there, and that isn't being done either. Both instances need to be reported, the call bell is elderly abuse/neglect, that is a VERY serious accusation.
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@Juliaacv (49116)
• Canada
5 Apr
@LindaOHio I am sure that you will get the wheels in motion for better care for him and other residents as well as a response to the social worker's referral. She is stalling his paperwork.
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
5 Apr
@Juliaacv I really think you're right.
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
5 Apr
I can contact the Council on Aging. I also want to report it to the head honcho of the facility.
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
5 Apr
They are charging big bucks for a semi-private room. He should be treated like a king.
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@just4him (310128)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Apr
@LindaOHio Yes, he should be. I completely agree.
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@kareng (56240)
• United States
7 Apr
Oh wow! That is uncalled for!! I would keep a list going and after 3 put in a report with the State about the poor service and care at that facility!
I hope the step/railing people get back with you. Seems like everyone is bad these days with follow ups!
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
8 Apr
Customer service is almost non-existent in this country anymore.
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@snowy22315 (171995)
• United States
5 Apr
OH I thought you had that project underway. I would be calling others in the meantime. It is always good to get multiple quotes. Have a good one! IS that rehab place seriously under staffed?
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@snowy22315 (171995)
• United States
5 Apr
@LindaOHio aThat may be part of it, but alot of facilities are chronically under staffed.
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
5 Apr
I think the staff is just lazy and doesn't care.
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@much2say (54010)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Apr
I remember that happened at my dad's rehab too. Actually I turned on the light, no one came, and then I would go looking for anyone out there - they'd tell me everyone was busy. They don't hop to it like a hospital would. I saw your comment on your other post - I'm so sorry tonight is not happening. Darn those step/railing people too. Argh!!!
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@much2say (54010)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Apr
@LindaOHio I know, I know. I don't know why they stall things in rehabs (seems like this is common everywhere). It's maddening. But do keep trying . . . keep them on their toes!!!
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
7 Apr
I'm so tired of having to make calls when people should be doing their jobs.
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
8 Apr
@much2say They probably don't want to lose the $$$.
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@LadyDuck (461941)
• Switzerland
6 Apr
@LindaOHio - If they do not do what they are supposed to do you should report them.
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
7 Apr
@LadyDuck I am going to call the head honcho there.
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
5 Apr
They staff is very lazy there with the exception of a few.
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@sallypup (58557)
• Centralia, Washington
6 Apr
@LindaOHio Same here. Nobody should have to battle to get their needs met.
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
5 Apr
I hate having to call over and over again for the same thing.
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@JudyEv (328094)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Apr
@LindaOHio I wonder sometimes if they have so much business waiting, they can pick and choose.
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
8 Apr
@JudyEv Maybe so...but the day may come when they wished they wouldn't have been so picky.
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
7 Apr
It's like they don't want the business.
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@GardenGerty (158139)
• United States
6 Apr
That is a total mess, they are not doing their jobs. Neither is the porch and railing company.
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
7 Apr
I'm so tired of having to make calls that are unnecessary. I should not have to call more than once about a problem.
@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
5 Apr
Me too. They are charging big bucks for terrible care.
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@RasmaSandra (74596)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Apr
I hope you can get it all figured out, All the best to you,
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@Marilynda1225 (80446)
• United States
5 Apr
Seems like someone is falling down on the job not getting the referral to the new rehab place. I never understand why it takes numerous calls to get anything done these days. Hope you can get it sorted out and that your husband can get transferred and that you hear from the railing company.
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@dgobucks226 (34604)
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6 Apr
Sorry you are going through all this hassle. I remember when my mom was in rehab and we had the same problem. Understaffed, and slacker attendants = no help for patients who need assistance!
I hope your husband can go home soon to receive the proper care he needs to recover.
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
7 Apr
Me too. It may be several weeks until he can come home though.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82540)
• Rupert, Idaho
5 Apr
Sorry about all of that....they all want people to jump through hoops to get anything done. And I read in a comment on one of my posts about you not going afterall - sorry about that
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@LindaOHio (160321)
• United States
5 Apr
Maybe I will be able to visit him next week.
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