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In reply to the discussion: I get HIPAA, but sometimes it sucks. My Grandfather died this morning. [View all]Ruby the Liberal
(26,219 posts)These are questions we are hoping to get answered this week - especially given *3* times in 2 weeks. That is just beyond belief that red flags weren't raised somewhere, but maybe I am missing something and it just all happened too quick for the proper channels to connect. Prior to this weekend, no one (family) even knew more than 1 visit had even happened. So many on this thread have been extremely helpful as to where to go from here and what questions to ask now that it has happened. <3 DUers and their hidden nuggets of wisdom.
What we know right now is that he was kept overnight each time, put on IV fluids and amped up potassium and then sent home.
To their credit, the hospital did contact the facility, who did attempt to intervene with food delivery and dietitians/physical therapists after the second ER visit. It wasn't until after he died that the hospital/facility/family got on the same page (somewhat) and found out about her withholding food due to her desire to "diet". Pieces are still (hopefully) going to fall into place.
Thanks for the condolences. This didn't have to happen. This life didn't need to end this way.