A former Tennessee nurse is guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of a patient who was accidentally given the wrong medication, a jury found Friday. She was also found guilty of gross neglect of an impaired adult.
RaDonda Vaught, a former Vanderbilt University Medical Center nurse charged with in the death of a patient, listens to the opening statements during her trial at Justice A.A. Birch Building in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Vaught was charged with reckless homicide for accidentally administering the paralyzing drug vecuronium to 75-year-old Charlene Murphey instead of the sedative Versed in December on Dec. 26, 2017.
The jury found Vaught not guilty of reckless homicide. Criminally neglent homicide was a lesser charge included under the original charge. An expert witness for the state argued that Vaught violated the standard of care expected of nurses. In addition to grabbing the wrong medicine, she failed to read the name of the drug, did not notice a red warning on the top of the medication, and did not stay with the patient to check for an adverse reaction, said nurse legal consultant Donna Jones.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Telfar to Reveal Secret Bag Collaboration on FridayThe four-piece offering consists of a blind preorder, followed by a traditional release in three parts.
Read more »
Guitar virtuoso to perform from new album in McKinney this FridayFrench-Algerian guitarist, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan will give a concert Friday night in McKinney.
Read more »
Chicago Restaurant Week Kicks Off Friday With 17 Days of Delicious DealsChicago Restaurant Week returns Friday for its 15th annual event, showcasing hundreds of the city’s iconic culinary experiences.
Read more »
Plan ahead for Pierce County road closures on FridayA stretch of roads will be closed for several hours in Pierce County to accommodate a funeral procession held for SWAT deputy Dom Calata. FOX13
Read more »
Deshaun Watson taking his Browns physical today; introductory press conference expected FridayAfter two day of depositions in Houston in connection with his civil suits, Deshaun Watson will land in Cleveland Thursday to take his Browns physical and complete the blockbuster trade to the Browns.
Read more »
After Friday In The 60s High Temperatures Keep Climbing, Elevated Fire Danger RemainsA tranquil weather pattern will lead to warmer days ahead across North Texas. There is an elevated fire danger -- today and into the weekend -- for areas west of the I-35 corridor.
Read more »