She broke the foot several days ago and was transported to the hospital. They wanted to get her into surgery but delayed because of possible incoming covid cases and sent her home.
Two days later she's been sitting in the same chair at home because she can't walk, and her hygiene is uncared for. An ambulance was called again today but when they arrived the medics told them that the hospital wasn't admitting anything but 'emergency' patients, and apparently a 92 year old woman with a broken foot stewing in her own juice in a living room chair isn't an emergency.
This is a motherfucking crime, and neither the government nor the health care system gives one shit about it. I'm boiling with hatred for every one of these thugs.
Sorry. Broken extremity bones are not in themselves life threatening or emergencies at any age.
Her hygiene is on YOU.
The correct way to have it treated is first an appointment with PCP GP, referral to orthopedist that will evaluate and schedule surgery and Rx appropriate analgesics.
At the Tier II local hospital that I use, posted at each admittance desk are Patients Rights, the first of which is everyone will be admitted regardless of ability to pay.