A NURSE is facing a string of abuse charges at two West of Scotland care homes.

Alison Cochrane is alleged to have failed to call an ambulance for a stricken OAP and forced another resident to take their medication.

The most serious complaint involved an elderly resident who became unwell at Queens Care Home in Prestwick.

The complaint alleges that the nurse didn’t bother to assess the pensioner or put them in the recovery position and failed to dial 999.

It is alleged that vital information she passed on to the NHS 24/ ADOC helplines was incorrect or misleading which led to a delay in the resident getting access to vital help from emergency services.

The charge states: “Your actions were dishonest in that you sought to create a false impression that you had assessed and/or observed Resident A when you had not.”

The incident is said to have happened on the night shift of November 11.

She is also alleged to have forced a resident to take medication.

Ms Cochrane is also facing charges of abuse while she worked as a staff nurse at Fairknowe House Nursing Home in Maybole between August 2009 and July 2013:

It is alleged she left medication for residents to self-administer and lied about the incident.

In 2013, Fairknowe House was closed new residents as police probed claims that led to two workers being suspended.

The claims came to light as watchdogs, the Care Inspectorate, downgraded the standard at the home, which has room for up to 43 residents, following a spot check on January 31 and February 1.

Residents’ families told inspectors they didn’t believe enough trained and skilled staff were on duty at any time.

An inspectorate’s report highlighted a weak management structure and a high staff turnover.

Ms Cochrane is expected to appear a hearing of the Nursing and Midwifery Council from November 9-13.

caroline.wilson@eveningtimes.co.uk