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A licensed practical nurse working at Medilodge of Gaylord has been charged with five counts of Intentionally Placing False Information in a Medical Record, a five-year felony, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today.
Jennifer Porter, 49, of Vanderbilt, was arraigned in 87A District Court in Otsego County today after an investigation by the Health Care Fraud Division (HCFD) in the Department of Attorney General.
The Attorney General alleges that during Porter’s employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Medilodge of Gaylord, a skilled nursing facility, she intentionally altered medication administration records to hide the fact that certain doses of medication were not accounted for.
“The overwhelming majority of those who provide long-term care in Michigan do so with integrity and respect for their important role,” said Nessel. “But when there is a serious breach in the responsibility entrusted to them, there are consequences.”
In August of 2022, the facility contacted the Gaylord Police Department regarding their observations and findings regarding Porter’s conduct. The Department of Attorney General learned of this during a Sentinel Project visit to the facility. Nessel’s office followed up with the Gaylord Police Department and the case was referred to the Attorney General for further investigation.
www.michigan.gov
If she is convicted, how much time do you think she will actually do? This is in Michigan. Do you think it is likely that she will be placed on Probation or will they make an example of her?
Jennifer Porter, 49, of Vanderbilt, was arraigned in 87A District Court in Otsego County today after an investigation by the Health Care Fraud Division (HCFD) in the Department of Attorney General.
The Attorney General alleges that during Porter’s employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Medilodge of Gaylord, a skilled nursing facility, she intentionally altered medication administration records to hide the fact that certain doses of medication were not accounted for.
“The overwhelming majority of those who provide long-term care in Michigan do so with integrity and respect for their important role,” said Nessel. “But when there is a serious breach in the responsibility entrusted to them, there are consequences.”
In August of 2022, the facility contacted the Gaylord Police Department regarding their observations and findings regarding Porter’s conduct. The Department of Attorney General learned of this during a Sentinel Project visit to the facility. Nessel’s office followed up with the Gaylord Police Department and the case was referred to the Attorney General for further investigation.
Attorney General Charges Nurse for Falsifying Patient Records
Attorney General Charges Nurse for Falsifying Patient Records
www.michigan.gov
If she is convicted, how much time do you think she will actually do? This is in Michigan. Do you think it is likely that she will be placed on Probation or will they make an example of her?
