Falsifying documents is considered a criminal offense that is punishable by a fine or even jail time. It is also considered a medical malpractice case. An LVN involved in such a case may lose his/her nursing license. Altering or tampering with medical records can be dangerous to the patients. But if an LVN is accused of doing such a crime, a nurse attorney is crucially needed.
At the time of the initial incident, an LVN was employed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse at a hospital in Allen, Texas, and had been in that position for three (3) years and four (4) months.
On or about July 16, 2018, and July 18, 2018, while employed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, the LVN falsely documented in the immunization record of a patient a completed tuberculosis (TB) screening questionnaire and falsely documented administration of a TB skin test; two (2) days later, the LVN also falsely documented the result of the aforementioned test as negative. The LVN’s conduct created a false immunization record and exposed residents and staff to the possible risk of harm from adverse complications of tuberculosis.
On or about October 11, 2018, and October 13, 2018, while employed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, the LVN falsely documented in the immunization record of the patient and administered of tuberculosis (TB) skin test; two (2) days later, the LVN also falsely documented the result of the aforementioned test as negative. The LVN’s conduct created a false immunization record and exposed residents and staff to the possible risk of harm from adverse complications of tuberculosis.
On or about November 10, 201 8, and November 12, 2018, while employed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, the LVN falsely documented in the immunization record of another patient, a completed tuberculosis (TB) screening questionnaire and falsely documented administration of a TB skin test; two (2) days later, the LVN falsely documented the result of the aforementioned test as negative. The LVN’s conduct created a false immunization record and exposed residents and staff to the possible risk of harm from adverse complications of tuberculosis.
On or about December 4, 2018, and December 6, 2018, the LVN falsely documented in the immunization record of a patient, a completed tuberculosis (TB) screening questionnaire and falsely documented administration of a TB skin test; two (2) days later, the LVN falsely documented the result of the aforementioned test as negative. The LVN’s conduct created a false immunization record and exposed residents and staff to the possible risk of harm from adverse complications of tuberculosis.
In response to the incidents, the LVN states she is responsible and has never done anything like this before. The LVN also states she is very sorry. But as a result of her misconduct, the Texas Board of Nursing subjected the LVN to disciplinary action. The LVN may face further sanctions regarding the conduct of falsifying medical records such as medical results.
The outcome is very in favor of the LVN as she had failed to contact a nurse attorney for help regarding the case that she is in that led to her nursing license getting disciplined by the Board.
Avoid a similar thing from happening on your end. Make sure to find the right defense attorney in case a complaint will be filed against you before the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). For more details or for a confidential consultation regarding accusations, it’s best to contact an experienced Texas nurse attorney. Texas Nurse Attorney Yong J. An is an experienced nurse attorney who represented more than 200 nurse cases for RNs and LVNs for the past 16 years. You can call him at (832)-428-5679 to get started or to inquire for more information regarding nursing license case defenses.