Monday, August 31, 2015

Gulity Plea for Former Director Of Nursing At Health Care Center


Nicolle Wagner-Stinson Concealed Allegations
Of Sexual Abuse And A Medication Error

HERKIMER—Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Nicolle Wagner-Stinson, 40, a Registered Nurse and former Director of Nursing at Mohawk Valley Health Care Center to two felony counts of tampering with evidence. Wagner-Stinson admitted to destroying a witness statement, which described a sexual assault incident, and concealing medical records in order to cover up patient neglect.

“The neglect shown by senior leadership at this facility is shocking. Failing to properly report incidents of patient abuse and neglect puts the safety of nursing home residents in serious danger,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “We will continue to prosecute and hold accountable those who compromise the well-being of our most vulnerable citizens.”

Wagner-Stinson admitted that on May 28, 2013, she acted on behalf of defendant MVNH Associates, LLC, d/b/a Mohawk Valley Health Care Center to destroy a witness’ handwritten statement, which described a sexual abuse incident between two residents of the facility. It was believed that the statement was about to be provided to investigators.

Wagner-Stinson also admitted that in a separate incident she concealed a patient’s Medication Administration Record from the State Department of Health, which was evidence of Mohawk’s failure to provide doctor ordered medication to that patient.

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Source: The Office of New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman

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