Elderly Abuse Case at Kitakyushu Yahata Higashi Hospital: Found Not Guilty in Criminal Trial. Ms. Ueda Calls for the Revocation of the "Abuse Declaration." / Fukuoka
◇ 100-Person Rally in Kokurakita Ward: Ms. Ueda Appeals
In the "nail-cutting incident" that occurred at Kitakyushu Yahata Higashi Hospital (Yahata Higashi Ward) in 2007, former nursing department head Satomi Ueda (age 44) was found not guilty in criminal trial. In response, on May 14, 2011, a rally was held in Kokurakita Ward calling for the revocation of Kitakyushu City's certification that Satomi Ueda's nail-cutting act constituted "abuse." Organized by an executive committee made up of medical professionals, approximately 100 people attended.
Ms. Ueda said, "I want the word 'abuse' removed as soon as possible, and I want to become a normal nurse." Attorney Amahisa Yasushi also commented on the fact that over 8,000 people have signed a petition calling for the revocation of the certification, stating, "Mr. Ueda's reputation has not yet been restored, and the medical field is in a dignified and confused state."
Regarding the "nail clipping" incident, in 2007, the city's third-party organization, the "Dignity Care Specialist Committee," determined that Mr. Ueda's nail clipping constituted abuse, and the city also recognized it as such.
However, following Mr. Ueda's acquittal in October of last year, the committee is re-examining the case.
[Kitakyushu Edition]
Mainichi Shimbun, May 15, 2011, Regional Edition
Elderly Abuse at Kitakyushu Yahata Higashi Hospital: Mr. Ueda Found Not Guilty, Call for Revocation of "Abuse Certification" / Fukuoka - Mainichi.jp (Mainichi Shimbun)
http://mainichi.jp/area/fukuoka/news/20110515ddlk40040251000c.html
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