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Wednesday, December 21, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Last hurrah... No charges in hospital death of Sisters woman There will be no crimi- nal charges associated with the medical error that killed Loretta Macpherson of Sisters at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend in December 2014. “After a thorough review of the facts of this case, and a consideration of the steps St. Charles has taken to ensure a tragedy like this never happens again, I con- cluded that forgoing the ini- tiation of criminal charges was in the interest of jus- tice,” said Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel. Hummel met numerous times over the past two years with St. Charles administra- tors and particularly focused on St. Charles’ implementa- tion of the recommendations made to St. Charles by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. In December 2014, Macpherson was recuperat- ing at home after undergo- ing successful brain sur- gery in Seattle. Her fam- ily took her to St. Charles because she was feeling anxious and her family wanted to be sure the medi- cations she was taking were correct and determine if she needed more medica- tion. Staff determined that she would benefit from being given an anti-seizure medication. Macpherson was given the wrong drug. The incor- rect drug that was adminis- tered is called Rocuronium, which is a paralytic used in surgery. Macpherson went into cardiac arrest, suffered irreparable brain damage and died two days later. PHOTO BY JEFF OMODT Irene Liden led her final High Desert Chorale show on Sunday. F u l l - co lo r A d + M i n i -Sto ry = P owerful Advertising Be a part of the “At Your Service” Sisters businesses newspaper section that lets people know what’s special about you and your business. 2-week special section in The Nugget January 11 & 18 Each participating advertiser receives a full-color ad both weeks and a mini-story with photo about you and your business in one of the issues. Free design of your ad is included! Save more than 50% — total cost for both weeks is just $245 s Sample ad and mini-story Paulina Springs Books Sisters’ long-standing independent bookstore, Paulina Springs has become a cultural hub f for the community, offering events with authors from across ss s the reg regi region. On September ptem ptemb tem em 24, 4, , Paulin Paulina Springs will host former Oregon Gov- ernor nor Bar Barb Barbara bara ara R Roberts, rts, ts, who w will discuss her book “Death Without Denial nial — G Grief rief Witho With Without out ut Apolog Apolo Apology.” polog When R Ro Roberts’ berts’ erts’ hus hu husband, ba ban Frank Roberts, was dying from lung c cancer, ca ncer, s sh she had ad d to l look inside of herself as well as beyond herself to fi nd fin n d wa way ways to survive what felt unbearable. What Barbara Roberts l lear le lea learned during the fi nal year of her husband’s life, and her subse- quent years of grieving, fi ll the pages of this honest and inspiring new book. Paulina Springs offers games and toys as well as books, monthly sales and a great selection of books — many of which come as staff recommendations. E L P M A S We Get Your Books ks s F Fa Fast! t! ! Special orders generally neral nerally erally arrive a e in n 1-2 days! ys! No added costs - just the price p pr e of f the book! bo k! Have them shipped ed d anywhere anywhe e in the world! anywher wor world 541-549-0866 54 252 W. Hood Ave. Sisters, Oregon ren a K Call Nugget he at T e to r Ad size 3” wide x 3.31” high & Adult Puzzles ease Incr usiness e r b you ring th n! du seaso slow 1 4 9 9 space! - 9 4 5 - our 1 y e 4 5 erv Don’t miss out. Space is limited and it sells out! 30% OFF Plush Toys 21
