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Birchview Gardens Sexual Abuse of Resident
Birchview Gardens Sexual Abuse of Resident

MDH Report of Birchview Gardens Sexual Abuse

Birchview Gardens sexual abuse allegations. In a report from the MDH, the alleged perpetrator (AP), a staff member, sexually abused the resident when he had sexual intercourse with the resident.

Resident Taken Away from Facility for Assault

Investigative findings and conclusion abuse was substantiated. The AP was responsible for the maltreatment.  The AP was responsible for the maltreatment. The AP picked the resident up from the facility, drove to a ballpark, and had sexual intercourse while the AP worked for the facility.

 Investigative findings and conclusion abuse was substantiated. The AP was responsible for the maltreatment.  The AP was responsible for the maltreatment. The AP picked the resident up from the facility, drove to a ballpark, and had sexual intercourse while the AP worked for the facility.

The MDH review of the facilities incident report and internal investigation indicated the resident reported to a facility staff member her and the AP had a relationship and showed a text message by the AP about a kiss in the elevator. During the internal investigation interview, the resident stated while the AP worked at the facility, they exchanged phone numbers.

On one occasion, the resident stated she texted the AP to come to the facility to talk. At 10:00 o’clock PM, she met the AP outside the facility. The AP told her to get into his vehicle. The resident stated they drove off because the facility had security cameras and did not want anyone to see them. They drove to a ballpark and engaged in sexual intercourse. After sex, the AP dropped the back off at the facility. The resident stated facility staff did not see her leave that evening or return. The resident stated she did not disclose her relationship with the AP and kept it secret because she wanted a relationship with the AP. After sex, the AP told her he just wanted to be friends and he could not have a relationship with her.

The Employee Admitted Abuse

During an interview, the AP stated he received training on vulnerable adults and professional boundaries when hired. The AP stated he met the resident while he worked at the facility. The AP stated he had sexual intercourse with the resident.

In conclusion, abuse was substantiated by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Birchview Gardens Hot Coffee Burn

The Minnesota Department of Health reported that the facility neglected a resident when they failed to ensure the resident could safely drink coffee after the resident repeatedly spilled coffee on herself causing blistering burns.

Contact an Experienced Attorney with your Concerns

If you or a loved one has suffered sexual abuse in a nursing home or other care facility that serves the elderly in Minnesota, Kenneth LaBore provides a free consultation and information regarding the obligations of the facility and your rights as a resident or concerned family member.

To contact Attorney Kenneth L. LaBore, directly please send an email to KLaBore@mnnursinghomeneglect.com, or call Ken at 612-743-9048 or toll free at 1-888-452-6589

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