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Where have all the dollars gone, long time passing...

Meanwhile, back at DSS...

Rebecca Riley's death keeps the heat on a DSS trying to forget Haleigh Poutre, and it is gratifying to see DSS still on the frying pan. But it still looks like they are trying the old "throw-the-money-at-it" trick.

Simply put, if a problem, like our education system is failing, throw it more money. If, when that happens, the system grows even worse, well just throw MORE money at it. And if it still gets worse, throw even MORE money at it, and so on until it is smothered in doller bills and all the dollars are gone.

As in so many high-profile cases, the recent death of 4-year-old Rebecca Riley, and the Department of Social Service’s response to it, reveals broader system failures that must be addressed if future tragedies are to be prevented.

Rebecca’s father, Michael Riley, may or may not be found guilty of deliberately poisoning his child. But, it’s clear that lack of genuine health care teamwork — especially effective oversight of complex medication regimens — put this child, and many others, at risk.

These problems will not be solved by adding one more physician to the DSS payroll or appointing a panel of medical experts who will be available to consult with social workers who are now asked to supervise highly toxic medications..................

Lack of teamwork, communication putting vulnerable children at risk

8mm

407 posted on 02/21/2007 2:54:55 AM PST by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)
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To: All; wagglebee
In hopes of a Royal flush...

I had never looked at Sarkozy in the past as being all that different, but compared to commie pinko Royal, he is wonderful. Sometimes it looks as if the rising tide of death culture is floating all boats.

Thread by wagglebee...

PARIS, February 20, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The Socialist Party candidate seeking to replace Jacques Chirac as President of France in the upcoming April election has promised to legalize euthanasia. Speaking on prime-time television last night, Ségolène Royal said, "It is time to launch a public debate on this question. I would seek legislation which would allow people to face up with dignity to the most intense suffering."

Royal is running ten points behind the frontrunner for the presidency, Nicholas Sarkozy of the centre-right Union for a Popular Movement. The race has been described as a battle for the soul of France as the two leaders are diametrically opposed on matters of life and family.

France Presidential Hopeful Royal Promises to Legalize Euthanasia

8mm

408 posted on 02/21/2007 3:03:09 AM PST by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)
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To: 8mmMauser
>> reveals broader system failures that must be addressed if future tragedies are to be prevented.

Why, yes. Now think, ladies. A system failure means you are using the wrong system. If you put more money into the wrong system, things get worse. It's like trying to heat your house with refrigerators.

412 posted on 02/21/2007 5:31:06 AM PST by T'wit (Visitors: the good news is, lots of people have agreed with you. The bad news is, they were Nazis.)
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To: 8mmMauser
>> Boston-based journalist Suzanne Gordon is author of “Nursing Against the Odds” (Cornell University Press). Ruth Johnson is an advanced practice psychiatric nurse in private practice.

And what are they calling for? More state jobs for nurses! Hahahahaha!

415 posted on 02/21/2007 6:11:49 AM PST by T'wit (So Henny-penny, Cocky-locky, Ducky-daddles and Snory-Gore went to tell the king the sky was falling.)
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