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Investigation launched into treatment of COVID patient at N.H. Veterans Home
Richard Rajotte, who in his youth had been stationed in Maine with the Air Force, lived in the dementia unit of the home for two years before he, along with more than 80 other residents, tested positive for COVID-19. Len Stuart, PIO NH Veterans Home
Published: 12/11/2020 11:46:01 AM
The New Hampshire Veterans Home is launching an internal investigation into accusations that the health of a resident with COVID-19 was neglected.
Pam Lariviere says her uncle, who lives in the home, was not properly monitored and cared for during his battle with the virus, ultimately leading to life-threatening complications.
Len Stuart, PIO NH Veterans Home
The New Hampshire Veterans Home is launching an internal investigation into accusations that the health of a resident with COVID-19 was neglected.
Pam Lariviere says her uncle who lives in the home was not properly monitored and cared for during his battle with the virus, ultimately leading to life-threatening complications.
Margaret LaBrecque, the commandant at the Veterans Home, said the facility’s medical director and the director of nursing would personally investigate the allegations.
Richard Rajotte, who in his youth had been stationed in Maine with the Air Force, lived in the dementia unit of the veterans home for two years before he, along with more than 80 other residents, tested positive for COVID-19.
National Guard, Federal VA Infection Team assisting at NH Veterans Home in Tilton
COVID-19 outbreak claimed 27 lives at the home Share Updated: 6:49 PM EST Dec 10, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak claimed 27 lives at the home Share Updated: 6:49 PM EST Dec 10, 2020
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Show Transcript DISTRIBUTE THE VACCINE ACROSS THE STATE. MIKE: THE NATIONAL GUARD IN FEDERAL VETERANS ADMINISTRATION ARE HELPING TO FILL STAFFING SHORTAGES AT THE NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME IN TILTON. A DEADLY OUTBREAK THERE CLAIMED 27 LIVES AND INFECTED 87 RESIDENCE AT 81 STAFF MEMBERS. THE V.A. HAS SENT IN 17 MEDICAL PERSONNEL, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL INFECTION CONTROL TEAM. THERE IS A NATIONAL SHORTAGE OF CLINICAL STAFF ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THERE IS VIRTUALLY NOBODY IN THIS COUNTRY AS A MEDICAL PROVIDER, IS A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY WHO HAS EXTRA STAFF SITTING AROUND. EVERYBODY IS WORKING DOUBLE-SHIFTS RIGHT NOW. MI