Nursing home resident reports medication and water withheld, Greenport NY


A resident at a nursing facility reported that nursing staff were not giving her medication and water as they should. She said she had trouble breathing but refused medical transport.
Audio|Source: Greenport Fire and Southold Police
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Transcript:
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She's having room B, Bravo, 27, 10-7[1] to Terry Schofield.
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She wanted to file a report about abuse within the nursing department there states that they're withholding medication and water from her.
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She stated she's having difficulty breathing, but stated multiple times she did not need an ambulance.
Police codes explained
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10-7: Out of Service
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Location mentioned:
Near County Rd 48, Greenport, NY 11944
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