A vulnerable young woman died in a mental health unit after two nurses skipped six observation checks as they were too busy playing on their phones, a court heard.
Two mental health nurses, Rory McDermott, 32, and Naomi Prestidge, 30, are being tried for manslaughter by gross negligence after allegedly failing to check on her for 90 minutes.The 22-year-old, who had a history of self-harming and suffered from emotionally unstable personality disorder, was supposed to be checked every 15 minutes.
In response to her warning she told the court he said: "Not to worry; we'll keep a close eye on her."Crown Advocate Chris Dunford said the standard of care after 1am had "fallen off a cliff".BLOODBATHDoreen, 81, fights off pregnant cash machine mugger saying 'I worked hard for it'Man's penis rots after he injected VASELINE to try and make it biggerThe court heard how Miss Ellis had been diagnosed with emotionally unstable personality disorder.
She would have topped herself at some point anyways I reckon. A history of self harming and trying to kill herself.
take the phones off them whilst they are on duty and return them at the end of their shift.
Sounds like the sign of the times to me! Sack ‘em all
This truly breaks my heart. Now days people take jobs as Heath Care workers just for the money. Back in the 80 it was to care for others now they have no kind of compassion for the I'll.
I've just read the article and i totally agree 'Manslaughter'
So sad but no one wats to work anymore she was there for reasons her death was not one of them.🥀
Omg what sad news! Those nurses deserves instant dismissal and charged for manslaughter
How many breaks do those nurses have during their 12-hour shifts?