BSSLC EMPLOYEES REASSIGNED AFTER CLIENT’S DEATH

  

Two employees at the Brenham State Supported Living Center have been reassigned in the wake of the death of a client, Tuesday.

The two unnamed workers have been reassigned from direct-care roles to positions considered “non contact”.

The Office of the Inspector General is investigating the circumstances that led to the death of 48-year old Amy Parrish.

Parrish was found dead in the back of a van that has been parked at the facility.  While a cause of death has not been determined officials say she may have suffered from extreme heat exposure…possibly suffering from heat stroke or another heat-related illness.

A spokesperson for the Health and Human Services Commission says staff could not find Parrish for several hours, before she was eventually discovered and taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.

According to Carrie Williams, spokeswoman for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, residents are evaluated to determine what level of supervision is needed and are regularly evaluated to determine whether there are special risks.

Williams wrote in a public statement. "It appears it was a tragic accident, and our thoughts are with everyone who was close to her."

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  1. Matters what the pay is still do your job,you knew what the pay was like before you applied,it doesn’t say anywhere treat the residents the way you are payed! People need to take this job serious because y’all have so many lives in your hands!! Treat these people the way you would treat your own,they are human just like everybody else!!!! Number 1 rule should be to count your residents when you moving from place to place out there,if you count how many you got nobody will end up un accounted for,you should count just as many times as you wash your hands out there.

  2. I taught there from 1977-79 and have been active as a non biological guardian since then.
    It is a difficult job and no one needs to judge this situation as none of us were there.
    It is a wonderful facility. If you have never been there you should arrange a tour.

    1. Janet, thank you for your time there.. it appears the internet TROLLS,,, have found to armchair quarterback this tragedy. I do not work there but I have great respect for people who do this work that pays so little. ATTENTION all you quarterbacks please let the state and police do there job and then the truth will come out.

    2. Been there, saw the abbuse outside of there. Reported it nothing done. Inside the homes are cameras. So of course they are nice in front of them. So yes you you go through there it will be nice. What happens when no one is around is a different story

  3. Ok they r reassigned….so now they are preparing breakfast lunch and dinner for all these people. The are reassigned with pay. So if they are smart they need to look for another job now.

  4. The direct care staff are the lowest paid in the state and have one of the toughest jobs around. Some of the residents can be violent while others are sweet as can be. The rules and laws protecting these residents can make it dangerous for the staff. I’ve seen staff hit with phones, others have been beaten, spit on, bit, you name it, all for little pay. I’m saddened to hear about Amy’s death, and though it was a tragic accident, two staff will eventually lose their job.

    1. Yes, the direct care staff are the lowest paid job around. They do a job that is emotionally and physically demanding. And they deserve more than a thanks, good job. And they are usually understaffed. For a dorm, you might only have one or two people working at night. If one resident wanders off, it is difficult to leave individuals to search for him or her. If a resident hides, it is even more difficult to conduct a search.

        1. Obviously, you are not from Brenham, where jobs are scarce and hard to find. No one said they didn’t like their job, it’s the pay that sucks. And often times, you get what you pay for. With that being said, many of the staff love the residents and do it just for that reason. It sure isn’t to get Rich!

          1. I am from brenham. I also have seen and reported abuse out there. Nothing done. Clean house from top to bottom.

  5. Prayers for her family and all that cared for and loved her. It takes a person with a special heart to care for the residents there.

    I have been there as a visitor many times in my life and know how much time and care many of the employees put in there. Laxity of care should never be an option when working with special populations. Hyper-vigilance is always key in knowing where everyone is at all times.

    Saddened at this tragic event.

    May her soul Rest In Peace and her family and caretakers who loved her know that people are praying for them.

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