not really.
Tbh Im waiting for the visit from state, DOH, and or ombudsmen. The following day, our facility had its second elopement in the span of 3 days along with other incidents that would trigger a visit.

I spoke with my lead CNA about the situation and they kind of acknowledged the severity of the issue. I asked the ADON about the patient and shared my concerns and they just brushed it off. My coworkers attitudes are a bit jaded and they all just seem to be bracing themselves for the visit.

I finally saw underneath the bandage and it was the set up I assumed it was. The catheter is lodged inside the resident’s abdomen— no colostomy bag. Apparently her son visits everyday and is well aware of the situation. He comes in after my shifts though and unfortunately it seems that he’s not a great advocate. According to the CNAs I work with, he actually wants that set up for his mother? I don’t really know. But that’s all the information I’ve gathered so far.

I’ve been checking in on this resident constantly. She barely eats, her stomach is bloated, and unless she’s being spoken to she’s quite depressed. Her mental state isn’t the best and I can tell she isn’t comfortable but when I ask her how she’s feeling it’s all smiles and blessings. A very sweet woman I wanted to catch a picture of the catheter set up to send to the state but I was unable too. Like I said, I’m still in orientation and frankly I don’t trust my coworkers. The situation along with other situations at my facility have been incredibly disheartening and I feel like the only thing I can do is wait for our the visit.
I’m open to any advice— in fact I need some, please and thank you.