tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post7003702072124138055..comments2024-03-28T20:55:25.057-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Gracedale is NorCo's Biggest ProblemBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78115683670686642432021-12-16T19:45:14.189-05:002021-12-16T19:45:14.189-05:00Falls are, in fact, minor in comparison to the sta...Falls are, in fact, minor in comparison to the staff shortages that cause them. Eliminate the staff shortages and you eliminate the falls. That's the point. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-81166929061438941252021-12-16T13:59:34.344-05:002021-12-16T13:59:34.344-05:00I wonder if that resident and his family believe, ...I wonder if that resident and his family believe, as you do, that his fall was minor, Bernie. That fall was the direct result of understaffing and was very important because a direct physician order was not followed. Wow! Can only imagine how angry the physician and family must have been about that “minor detail”. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-5276074204790337872021-12-16T12:54:50.087-05:002021-12-16T12:54:50.087-05:00I did not right about the falls bc they happen oft...I did not right about the falls bc they happen often and that was minor in comparison to the staff shortage. NO mention was made of falls by Lynch or his myrmidons. He instead claimed that his mailer was destroyed and that he had proof. Apparently not. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-60330727902322818452021-12-16T12:47:21.321-05:002021-12-16T12:47:21.321-05:00If you are going to post this information, Bernie,...If you are going to post this information, Bernie, then post it all. A second deficiency substantiated from that DOH visit was a resident who fell because his 1:1 physician ordered supervision was not maintained due to inadequate staffing. Wow! Yes, knew about that in October, 2021, as well but few, including you, appeared to be believing anything negative about staffing at Gracedale! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-87819883777063999812021-12-16T07:28:47.888-05:002021-12-16T07:28:47.888-05:00I received an anonymous comment informing me that ...I received an anonymous comment informing me that I should talk to Council member bc they will tell me McClure has hidden things from them. This is a blatant lie. I do talk to several Council members. They have made no such accusation. Moreover, if that were the case, they would expose McClure.<br /><br />Don't lie to me or my readers. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45559767884473930582021-12-15T20:40:56.244-05:002021-12-15T20:40:56.244-05:00It's certainly true that every minute you miss...It's certainly true that every minute you miss with your kids is a minute you don't get back.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51346371505896349542021-12-15T20:33:53.067-05:002021-12-15T20:33:53.067-05:00"I am curious as to what made you change your...<em>"I am curious as to what made you change your mind about selling the nursing home Bernie? Can the county fix the problems out there? "</em><br /><br />Not all that long after the referendum in which voters overwhelmingly decided to keep Gracedale, I attended a volunteer appreciation day. I was far from popular, but still noticed that the residents were treated with love by many of the workers. I would learn that they would take them shopping, take them home for a weekend and do all sorts of things that made them feel loved. That's when I realized I was wrong. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-16214771601829721502021-12-15T20:29:38.256-05:002021-12-15T20:29:38.256-05:00"McClure has made it clear that County Counci...<em>"McClure has made it clear that County Council is only to get the information he approves. His complete control has created this mess. It is hard to know the facts when he muzzles the truth and hides information."</em><br /><br />I have said that McClure now owns the one-star problem at Gracedale. It dropped from three to one under his watch. Vut the notion that he hides things is a flat-out lie. His administration is the most transparent I've ever seen. He has never hesitated in releasing the bad news as well as the good. I have dealt with administrations that hide things. That is not McClure. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48360787636775973802021-12-15T18:24:49.009-05:002021-12-15T18:24:49.009-05:00No, you don’t understand. Nobody wants to work 80 ...No, you don’t understand. Nobody wants to work 80 hours a week to “get paid well.”<br /><br />People want to spend time with their families that spend half of their life in a nursing home. <br /><br />You can’t get that time back. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24783517951874909472021-12-15T16:00:52.070-05:002021-12-15T16:00:52.070-05:00Imagine being so willfully ignorant that you come ...Imagine being so willfully ignorant that you come to the defense of the wealthy two percent of this country. <br /><br />It’s all by design, they’ve been brainwashing you to be a “hard working” cog in their system since grade school. <br /><br />You speak of helping the poor with pp loans yet you don’t bat an eye about the fact the biggest beneficiaries of lump sum went to greedy corporations that saw fit to pay CEOs million dollar bonuses than to pay employees a liveable wage. These big corporations manufactured a shortage of employees and brainwashed you into believing that people are lazy and just don’t want to work. But the fact of the matter is is that they didn’t have to pay the bail-out loan, so they created hundreds of job positions that they had no intention of filling. That’s called theft, but if a working class citizen asks for a little bit of help from the government during this pandemic, he’s just lazy and mooching off the government. <br /><br />The top 10 percent of Americans own 80 percent of the wealth in this country, stop protecting greedy corporations and billionaires and start fighting for the people you see everyday in your neighborhoods. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39955959618405462172021-12-15T15:47:47.217-05:002021-12-15T15:47:47.217-05:00McClure has made it clear that County Council is o...McClure has made it clear that County Council is only to get the information he approves. His complete control has created this mess. It is hard to know the facts when he muzzles the truth and hides information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14321966617610019612021-12-15T14:19:58.729-05:002021-12-15T14:19:58.729-05:004:30am - Two wrongs don't make right. It's...4:30am - Two wrongs don't make right. It's an employees job market at the moment. Stop bitchin and do something about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-42016676398273009912021-12-15T12:42:45.128-05:002021-12-15T12:42:45.128-05:00That is the same everywhere in the county. You s...That is the same everywhere in the county. You should see the jail. The ppl they are hiring. And other officers have to put their lives in these ppl hands. But no one cares about the ppl behind the walls. And in the words of our fearless leaders the "residents " aren't worried about either. Because putting subpar employees out there they are being neglected also. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-89673340926777685122021-12-15T12:28:03.548-05:002021-12-15T12:28:03.548-05:00The problems go beyond pay. With all of the overti...The problems go beyond pay. With all of the overtime staff end up paid well. Longevity also increases pay there. So money although important to evaluate is not the cause of years of neglect, no planning for the future and poor managementAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-67467171175570469892021-12-15T10:23:38.706-05:002021-12-15T10:23:38.706-05:00The only way to fix Gracedale is to pay people tha...The only way to fix Gracedale is to pay people that work there more. <br /><br />Sounds simple but it’s the only thing Solution because that’s what attracts quality candidates. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-71807938324174386072021-12-15T09:38:50.157-05:002021-12-15T09:38:50.157-05:00This person still thinks the Democrats are the par...This person still thinks the Democrats are the party of JFK. Sorry you missed the train. The Democrats are the party of give money to ppl for welfare ,for votes, look at the last council meeting. 60% of the grants being handed out our for ppl that already have gotten one. Just free money . That what the democratic party thinks...Its free everything. And make the rich pay for it. But remember as the numbers go up on free money, the number of who is considered rich comes down. As long as you're not in the poverty line your rich to the Democrats Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-82121957018586613392021-12-15T07:48:18.844-05:002021-12-15T07:48:18.844-05:00First off let's thank all the dedicated employ...First off let's thank all the dedicated employees who are working under less than ideal conditions at Gracedale. It takes a special person to take care of the elderly. I know not all the employees are good, but most are. <br /><br />I felt like they should have sold Gracedale and I voted to sell it way back when. I don't think government should be in the business of running a nursing home. I am open minded and I was willing to listen to the keep Gracedale side, but I feel like this is an "I told you so" moment. It's gotten worse out there, not better. This is on McClure and he needs to make this priority one!<br /><br />I am curious as to what made you change your mind about selling the nursing home Bernie? Can the county fix the problems out there? I agree a study needs to be done, let's find out the problems then come up with a plan to fix them. I just feel that the county is not equipped to properly run a nursing home. I am open minded and willing to listen to the people who think they county should run it, but lately it's hasn't gone well out there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-923496580768425192021-12-15T07:28:34.103-05:002021-12-15T07:28:34.103-05:00All these Gracedale employees struggling to make e...All these Gracedale employees struggling to make ends meet but they consistently vote Republican, a party that aligns themselves against affordable healthcare and living wages. Why? These so-called “LiBtaRds” are not your enemy, corporate greed and capitalism as it stands is.<br /><br />Get your heads out of your asses and stop voting against policies that hurt you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49500635034443244392021-12-15T06:54:09.699-05:002021-12-15T06:54:09.699-05:00I propose a referendum that requires all county ex...I propose a referendum that requires all county executives and council members, upon their swearing in, to contractually agree to enter Gracedale - and no other LTCF - if they ever require an LTFC. Lamont Gotrocks wouldn't send his dog to Gracedale. Bernie did Lamont's bidding before finally speaking up, and will ultimately end up in Gracedale. I think that's called justice. Both deserve 1-star care. But the big guy won't be putting up with anything less than 5-stars. And Lamont laughs ......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22986773797243805072021-12-15T06:28:02.109-05:002021-12-15T06:28:02.109-05:00I heard Lori Vargo Hefner wanted the money to do t...I heard Lori Vargo Hefner wanted the money to do the study so they can sell it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36241031468726546462021-12-15T04:57:19.989-05:002021-12-15T04:57:19.989-05:00When McClure took over, people with years of exper...When McClure took over, people with years of experience handling the DOH and managing Gracedale were just let go. McClure was asked if he had a transition plan for running the county home, and we are still waiting for it. <br />McClure uses the “moral obligation” political bullshit statement while failing to actually do anything real to benefit <br />Gracedale and it’s staff like setting up an actual tax exempt donation program, or paid training for new staff recruits, or tapping into former Gracedale directors for suggestions. If McClure truly cared about Gracedale, he would invest in real management teams to suggest real answers, not the worthless , false promises given by his hired hands that have proven they cannot manage the home.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-59733274067564515062021-12-15T04:30:45.118-05:002021-12-15T04:30:45.118-05:00Family leave is abused because of how they are tre...Family leave is abused because of how they are treated. They work ridiculously mandated OT or lose their jobs. The way the employees are treated is the way they treat their employment and thus take family leave to take care of their families and themselves since McClure doesn't care.<br /><br />I don't see any of the Administration helping to work for the residents at Gracedale like was said that the other employees should. Lead by example. That is what is happening. McClure/Dertinger are very poor examples.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-86266192559179070752021-12-14T21:44:27.940-05:002021-12-14T21:44:27.940-05:00Perhaps the tax break to all could have been used ...Perhaps the tax break to all could have been used to renovate ..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70198100003151247242021-12-14T21:43:35.422-05:002021-12-14T21:43:35.422-05:00There are bad staff everywhere. That's why man...There are bad staff everywhere. That's why management needs to manage and find those problems. As for FMLA you can manage that better also. There are ways to monitor and hold accountable. The staff should not be running the show. But there are very good people there also. The plan needs to evaluate the building and future needs and commitment to making a renovated home that will offer a homelike environment and be a five star home. One we can be proud of and willing to pay for so our elderly and those in need have a place to call home. If they are not committed to that then it truly should be sold. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-42771674796829345042021-12-14T20:27:50.069-05:002021-12-14T20:27:50.069-05:00"How awful is it that residents and staff hav...<em>"How awful is it that residents and staff have to suffer while County Council and the County Executive continue to say that there is nothing wrong there. C'mon man!"</em><br /><br />I've heard no one in the admin or Council proclaim noting is wrong at Gracedale. Quite the contrary. But we do get differing views. This is why a study is needed. I've taken McClure to task, but let me make clear that Gracedale's workforce is by no means the injured aND INNOCENT PARTY. I have seen them ignore the dressing on a bedsore for a month and lie about it. I have seen them abuse family leave for more than anywhere else within the county. I know some opf the people who work there. The only injured and innocent party here is the resident. It is time for you to get your act together, too. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.com