A case in St. Cloud, Florida has raised serious concerns about safety and oversight in home-based medical care. A 24-year-old home health nurse was arrested and charged with aggravated assault of a disabled person after home surveillance footage allegedly showed the mistreatment of an 18-year-old woman with cerebral palsy. The victim is non-verbal and unable to defend herself. The investigation began when the victim’s mother noticed unexplained injuries and reviewed security footage, which police say provided key evidence. Authorities state the nurse had worked with the family for over a year and are now reviewing additional footage for possible earlier incidents. Police encourage other families to come forward as the investigation continues.
