Massachusetts CNA In Legal Hot Water After Abusing Nursing Home Resident
Marie Michel, a former CNA at EPOCH Senior Healthcare nursing home in Melrose, Massachusetts, was arraigned on Friday, August 14, 2009 on charges of assault and battery on an elderly person and threatening to commit a crime. She pleaded not guilty and is prohibited from working in patient care services.
On September 17, 2008, an 83 year-old Alzheimer's resident climbed out of bed and began wandering around her room. Allegedly, Michel entered the resident's room, punched her twice in the chest and stomach area, pushed her down on the bed, and threatened her not to get up again. The victim's 83 year-old roommate witnessed the attack and reported it.
Michel is due back in court on September 15, 2009.
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