Wes Bledsoe is founder of A Perfect Cause, an Oklahoma organization dedicated to ending elder abuse in long-term care facilities. Local complaints about Castle Manor Nursing Home brought him to Hot Springs, where he conducted a town hall-style meeting involving more than 200 people on March 5.
Since then, Bledsoe said he has received more calls from current and former workers about additional alleged abuse, as well as allegations of neglect and billing issues.
Bledsoe was asked if he had attempted to contact the nursing home administration to arrange a meeting, to which he replied, "I don't make a practice to meet with administrators. By the time I am called, the time for talking is past, and it is time to take action."
There is an ongoing investigation by local and state authorities into allegations of sexual abuse involving a former male nursing assistant last fall. Bledsoe said he had met with Fall River County State's Attorney Jim Sword to discuss the case and additional allegations. Sword by telephone confirmed the meeting but did not discuss details.
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Elder care advocate holds another meeting in Hot Springs
Since then, Bledsoe said he has received more calls from current and former workers about additional alleged abuse, as well as allegations of neglect and billing issues.
Bledsoe was asked if he had attempted to contact the nursing home administration to arrange a meeting, to which he replied, "I don't make a practice to meet with administrators. By the time I am called, the time for talking is past, and it is time to take action."
There is an ongoing investigation by local and state authorities into allegations of sexual abuse involving a former male nursing assistant last fall. Bledsoe said he had met with Fall River County State's Attorney Jim Sword to discuss the case and additional allegations. Sword by telephone confirmed the meeting but did not discuss details.
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Elder care advocate holds another meeting in Hot Springs
5 comments:
We need a Wes Bledsoe in every state!
Hats off to Wes Bledsoe!
Time to move to Oklahoma?
Wes Bledsoe is a shining star. How refreshing his words "time to take action" restores my faith in mankind. Thank You Mr. Bledsoe and applause to your organization A Perfect Cause.
Wes Bledsoe is the kind of person we all aspire to be!
It is good to see advocates gain support and I'm pleased to see NASGA supporting such an individual.
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