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September 20, 2008
Florida CNA Accused of Elder Abuse
Gerda Tervil, a CNA at Bradenton Health Care Center in Bradenton, Florida, was arrested by officers from the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office for physical abuse of an elderly resident at the facility. Tervil was assigned to care for an 80 year old blind resident, who was unable to communicate or assist with movement. The resident required the assistance of two CNAs for transfers. After transferring the resident, Tervil allegedly slapped the resident. She faces a charge of battery of an elderly person, which is a third degree felony. She faces a possible five year prison sentence as well as up to $10,000 in fines.
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