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5. According to hcr physician. Helen IIchman is incompctent and incapahlt~ of
milking or communicating IIny dccisions rcgarding her Illedk:altreatmenl. Sel~ Affidavit of Greg
Ehgartller. 1),0" attached hereto as Ilxhihit I.
6, According 10 the (,H(,(, executive dirl'ctllf. Helen lIchman hu\ not heretofore
executed any living will. advanel' directive for health care. power of allol'llcy 01' IIny other
document evidencing her wishcs regarding her continued medicaltrcatmelll in the event of her
incapacitation, Scc AfTidavil of Stephcnl" Diffcnderfer. IIliaehed herclo liS I'xhinit 2,
7, Helcn Uehman has recently hl'en diagnosed as suffering from aspiration syndrome.
a condition which prevents hcr frolll orally ingesting and swallowing food,
8, Consequently. Helen lJehman's nUlritional needs can only he met through the
placement of a feeding tube,
9, I-klen Uchman is eurrcntly receiving her nutrition through a nasogastric tube.
which is a non-surgically-inserted tuhc Ihrough the nasal cavity and upper airway and into the
stomach.
10. However. a nasogastri(; tuhe can serve only as a temporary feeding tube and is
medically indicated for feeding purposes for only three to four weeks duration, Prolonged use
of a nasogastric tube docs not represcnt the medical standard of care and can result in airway
irritation, severe sinusitis. discomfort and pain.
II. Helen Uehman's nasogastrie tuhe was inserted on Septemher 12. 1997.
12. In the opinion of her atwmling physician. HelenlJchman's nasogastric tube must
be replaced with a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tune in order to permit her
COntinued nutrition and hydration,
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13, ^ PEO tube is insel'tL,d lhrough an incision in the abdomen and inlo the stoml\eh
undcr localunosthosiu,
14, ^ PEO tuhe curries with it u low risk of morbidity and is uceompilllied by
infrequelll complications of bleeding and infection,
IS, Tlw placemcnt of a PEG tube is a reversible medical procedure, However,
removlll of the PEG tube would 1)(' contraindicated If Ilelen Uchman remains unllble to he orally
fed, Her attending physician believes thllt it is unlikely thllt Helen Uchmlln will regain the
ability [0 Iw orally fed,
16, The insertion of a PEO tuhe Is a surgical procedure whidl requires consent under
Pennsylvania law.
17. Helen Uchman is incapahle of giving the required consent for the surgical
insertion of a PEG tubc.
I~. Helcn Uchml\n has no rclatives willing or capable of consenting to the surgical
insertion of a PEG tube, Hclen llehman's sister, Mary Bressler. has indicated II desire not to
be involved in the care and treatmcnt of her sister,
19. The placcment of a PEG tube is required for the continued nutrition and hydration
of Helen LJchman.
20. Helcn Uchman will die in thc absenec of continued nutrition and hydration.
21. Because Helen Uchman is an incapacitated person and is uncommunicative,
. Petitioner seeks the appointment of an emergency guardian of her person for the limited purpose
of consenting to the surgical insertion of II PEG tube and related medical or surgical procedures,
22. Petitioner has sought to obtain Imerventlon onllelen Uchman's behalf in the least
restrictive means possihle. On Friday, October 3. 1997. Beverly petitioned the Court for an
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Order compelling the insel'lion of the I'EO tllhe, which. in its opinion, was the method least
restrictive of Helenlkhman's rights, The petition was heard in cham hers hy Judge Ohler and
Presi<!l\nt Judge Sheely, who denied the petition ami indicated that the Court would entertain a
petition for the appointment of an elllergllney guardian pursuant to 20 l'a,(',S,A, * 5513,
Petitioners have accordingly filed the instant petition, which seeks appointment of an emergency
guardian for the limited purpose of eonsellling to the surgical placement of a PEO tube and
related medical and surgical procedures, Petitioner helieves that this altemative is the least
restrictive of Helen llehman's rights.
23. The failure of the Court to appoint an (~mergency guardian of the person of Helen
Uchman may result in irreparahle harm in that Helen lIchman will be unable to receive
continued nutrition and hydration via PEO tube,
24. Representatives of the Cumberland County Area Agency on Aging ("the
Agency"), 16 West High Street. Carlisle, I'A 17013, havc indicated a willingness for the Agency
to serve as emergency guardian of thc person of Helen Uchman. See Consent of Guardian
attached hereto as Exhibit 3,
25. The Agency has no intercst mlverse to Helen lIchman,
26, Petitioner requests that the cmergency guardianship be in effect for 72 hours from
the date of cntry of the COllrt's Order. pursualll to 20 I'a, (' ,S, A, * 5513, and that the emergency
order be extended upon petition if thc PEO tube has not yet been inserted at the end of the initial
72-hollr period,
WHEREFORE. Petitioner respectfully requests that this 1I0norable COllrt appoint the
Cumberland County Area Agency on Aging as emergency guardian of the person of Helen
Uchman for a period of 72 hours from the date of the Court's Order, for the limited purpose of
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mIDAVl'f OF GREG EHGARTNlt8. 0.0..
I, Gtoa Ehgartner, TJ,O, do hereby stllte under penalty of perjury that the followlllllls
. true and correct based upon my persunal knowledge:
1 , I am IIn osteopathic physician IInd surgeon liccnscd In good standlna to prllctice
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
2. I am the attending physician of Helen UCImUIO, who Is a resident of Camp Hlll
Care Center, 46 Erford Road, ClUllP Hill. Pennsylvania.
3. I have examined and treated Helen Uchman on multiple occasions and find her
to be Incompetent and Incapable of making or communicating any decisions regarding her
medical treatment, She is Incapable of giving con.,ellt for any medical or surgical procedures.
4, I am unaware of any living will, advance directive for health care, power of
attorney, or other document regarding Helen Uclunan's wishes pertaining to medical care In the
event of her Incapacity.
5. I have diagnosed Helen Uclunan as suffering from aspiration syndrome, a
condition which prevents her from orally Ingesting and swallowing food,
6, Helen Uclunan's nutritional needs can only be met through the placement of a
feeding tube,
7, Helen Uclunan Is currently receiving her nutrition through a nasogasttlo tube,
which Is a non-surgically-inserted tube through the nasal cavity and upper airway and into the
stomach.
8. A nasogastrlc lube can only serve as II temporary feeding tube and Is medically
Indicated for feedirtg purposes for only three to four weeks duration, Prolonged use of a
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Carllnle, PA 17013-2922
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NANCY A, OESCH
CIIAlHMAN
MARCIA L. MYERS
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GUARDIANSHIP REPORT
FOR HELEN UCHMAN
NOVEMBER 6, 1997
Report from Emergency Guardian of Person
Cumberland County Office of Aging
Janet E. Paull, Aging Care Manager II
On October 3, 1997 Emergency Temporary Guardianship of Person
for Helen Uchman was granted by Judge George E. Hoffer to Cumberland
County Office of Aging. This guardianship was granted for the limited
purpose of consenting to the surgical placement of a percutaneous
endoscopic gastronomy (PEG) tube and other related medical or surgical
procedures necessary for the health and welfare of Helen Uchman, and to
authorize her admission to a hospital or other medical facility for the
purpose of carrying out these procedures.
On October 15, 1997 this guardianship was extended to November
4,1997.
The required surgery was performed by Susquehanna Surgeons at
Holy Spirit Hospital on October 15, 1997. A feeding pump is being used in
conjunction with the PEG tube to provide the necessary liquid nutrition, On
October 8,1997 client's weight was 136.7, Her weight on November 5,
1997 was 140,6 showing a 3.9 Ib increase since insertion of the tube, In
addition, the possibility of aspiration has been greatly reduced.
As of November 4, 1997 the appointment of the Cumberland County
Office of Aging as Emergency Guardian of Person for Helen Uchman has
expired. It is our understanding that the petitioner, Beverly Enterprises -
Pennsylvania, Inc. will be petitioning the court for an appointment of a
permanent guardian at a later dale.
12.. Helen Uchman also suffers from aspiration syndrome and cannot be orally fed,
and it is unlikely that she wil1 ever regain this ability. (Exhibit 1.)
13, Helen Uchman Is Incapable of communicating In oral or written form. (Exhibit
1.)
14. Helen Uchman is bedridden and completely dependent on a feeding tube for
nutrition and hydration. The feeding tube was surgically placed on October IS, 1997, with the
consent of the Cumberland County Area Agency on Aging, which had heretofore been appointed
by this Court's Orders of October 3 and October 15, 1997 as emergency guardian of the person
of Helen Uchman. (Exhibit 1.)
IS. Helen Uchman's mental status is not expected to improve. Her physician believes
that the progression of her Alzheimer's Disease/dementia is irreversible. (Exhibit 1.)
16. According to her physician, Helen Uchman is physically and mentally unable to
attend a proceeding in court, and, in fact, her condition would be harmed by her presence in
court. (Exhibit 1.)
17. According to the CHCC executive director, Helen Uchman has not heretofore
executed any living will, advance directive for health care, power of attorney or any other
docum~nt ~videncing her wishes regarding her continued medical treatment or the handling of
her financial and personal affairs in the event of her incapacitation, (Exhibit 2.)
18. The severity of Helen Uchman's mental and physical condition mandates that a
plenary guardian be appointed to administer all aspects of her estate and to make decisions
concerning her person, including but not limited to her living arrangements, her medical and
psychiatric care, the administration of medications, surgical interventions, the employment and
discharge of physicians, dentists, nurses, etc. for her physical care.
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19. Petitioner has consistently sought to obtllin intervention on Helen Vchman' s behalf
in the least restrictive means possible, Following the dillgnosis of Helen Vchman's lIspirntion
syndrome, ,Petitioner requested that the Court grllnt an Order compelling the insertion of her
feeding tube, which, in its opinion, was the method least restrictive of Helen Vchman's rights,
The petition was heard in chambers by Judge Ohler and President Judge Sheely, who denied the
petition and indicated that the Court would entertain a petition for the appointment of an
emergency guardian pursuant to 20 Pa.C,S,A, ~ 5513.
20, Petitioners then filed a petition for emergency guardianship, which was granted
by the Court on October 3, 1997, resulting in the appointment of the Cumberland County Area
Agency on Aging only as emergency guardian of the person of Helen Uchman, Because the
Agency was unwilling to consent to becoming permanent guardian of the person and the estate
of the alleged incapacitated person, Petitioner on October 15, 1997 requested that the Court
extend the emergency guacdianship for twenty days under 20 Pa.C.S,A, ~ 5513, for the purpose
of allowing more time to identify a social services agency to assume a pennanent plenary
guardianship. The Court granted the petition and extended the Agency's emergency
guardianship until November 4, 1997.
21. No other guardians of either the person or estate of Helen Vchman have been
appointed, and no other court has assumed jurisdiction in any proceedings to detennine the
capacity of Helen Uchman, the alleged incapacitated person,
22. The proposed plenary guardian of the person and estate of Helen Vchman is
Neighborhood Services, Inc.. a non-profit social services agency located at 100 South Queen
Street, P,O. Box 1593, Lancaster, PA 17608-1593, ~ConsentofProposedGuardian, allached
hereto as Exhibit 3.
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AFFIDAVIT OF GREG EHGARTNER. D.O.
I, Greg Ehgartner, D, 0, do hereby state under penalty of perjury that the following is
true and correct based UpOll my personal knowledge:
1. I am an osteopathic physician and surgeon licensed in good standing to practice
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2. I am the attending physician of Helen Vchman, who is a resident of Camp Hill
Care Center, 46 Erford Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania,
3. I have examined and treated Helen Vchman on multiple occasions and find her
to be incompetent and incapable of making or communicating in oral or written form or any
manner whatsoever any decisions regarding her medical treatment. She is incapable of
understanding or giving consent for any medical or surgical procedures.
4. Helen Vchman suffers from Alzheimer's disease/dementia which Impairs her
ability to make and/or communicate any decisions regarding her financial affairs, physical
condition, health, well-being, or any other matter.
5. Helen Vchman also suffers from ~spiration syndrome and cannot be orally fed,
and it is unlikely that she will ever regain this ability.
6. Helen Vchman is bedridden and completely dependent on a feeding tube for
nutrition and hydration.
7. Helen Vchman's mental status is not expected to improve. Her physician believes
that the progression of her Alzheimer's Diseaseldementia is irreversible.
8. Helen Vchman is physically and mentally unable to attend a proceeding in court.
Further, her condition would be harmed by her presence in court.
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t\FFIDA vrr OF STEPHEN L. DU''''I<:NDERF)j~R
I, Stephen L, DiffeJl(lerfe~ do hereby state under pcnalty of pcrJury that the following is
true and correct based upon my pcrsonal knowlcdgc:
I, I amlhc Executivc Dircctor of the Camp Hill Care Centcr (CHCC), 46 Erford
Road, Camp Hill, I'A,
2, The Camp Hill Carc Ccntcr is opcrated by IJcvcrly Enterprises. Pennsylvania,
Ino.. by which I am cmployed,
3. Helcn Uchman is currcntly a patient of CHCC, and has heen a resident since her
admission in 1985,
4, To my knowlcdge, Helcn Uchman has not executed any living wlll, advance
directive for health carc, power of allo\'l1ey or any othcr document cvidencing her wishes
regarding her personal or financial affairs and mcdical trcatment in the event of her
incapacitation, No such documcnt appcars now or has ever appearcd in her chart at CHCC,
5, The next of kin listed in Hclen Uchman's chart is her sister Mary Bressler, who
has indicated a desirc to not be involved in her sister's care and treatment in any way,
6, Thcrc arc no other next of kin 01' contact persons listcd in Helen Uohman's chart.
7. Helen Uohman's carc at CHeC is paid primarily by Medical Assistanoe
reimbursement from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Hclcn Uchmanls unable to manage
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IN RE: HELEN UCHMAN
IN THB COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
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NO, 21-97-814 ORPHAN'S COURT
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AND NOW, this ..f!i-. day of
_.' 1997, upon consideration of the attached
Petition for Adjudication of Incapacity and Appointment of a Plenary Guardian of the Estate and
Person of Helen Uchman, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that:
I. A citation Is awarded, directed to Helen Uchman, to show cause why she should
not be adjudged an incapacitated person and why a plenary guardian of her es~e and her person
should not be appointed; the hearing thereon to be held in Court Room 2-, Cumberland
County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on ~ ( C. --'
1997, at n. O'c1ock,~.m.
2. Petitioner shaH cause to be served by personal service the Citation and Petition,
together with an attached Notice pursuant to the provisions of 20 Pa.C.S.A. ~5511(a) upon
Helen Uchinan, the alleged incapacitated person, at least twenty days prior to the Court hearing.
The contents and terms of the Citation, Petition and Notice shall be explained to the maximum
extent possible in language and terms the alieged incapacitated person is most likely to
understand in accordance with the provisions of 20 Pa.C,S,A. ~ 55\1(a). An affidavit of service
containing specific avelments as to the above requirements shall be presented at the beginning.
of the court hearing.
3. At least twenty days prior notice of the court hearing, together with a copy of the
Petition, &hall be given personally or by certified mall to all persons who are sui juris and who
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November 17, 1997
Mary Bressler
19 Lakeshorc Drive
Millville, NJ 08332
Rei Helen Uchmnn, An Allcl!ed Incnpncltnted Person
Dear Mrs, Bressler:
Enclosed please find a Petition, Preliminary Decree, and Citation with Notice of n hearing
pel1alnlng to your sister, Helen Uchman, As the enclosed indicates, II hearing to determine
whether ot not Helen Uchman is an incapacitated person will be held on December 16, 1997 at
3:30 p,m. in Courtroom 3 of the Cumberland County Courthouse in Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
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of her estate and person, The gUllrdian of the estate and person shall not be required to enter
security.
6, The guardian of the estate Is directed to flIe an inventory within ninety (90) days
of the date of this Decree in accordance with the provisions of 20 Pa,C,S,A. ~5521(b) and
. ~5142,
7, The Guardian shall flIe a Report not later than twelve (12) months from the date
of this Decree and annually thereafter In accordance with the provisions of 20 Pa,C.S.A,
~5521(c)(1)(i) and (il).
S, Within sixty (60) days of the death of Helen Uchman or an adjudication of
capacity, the Guardian shall flIe a Final RepOlt with the Court pursuant to 20 Pa.C,S.A.
~5521(c)(2).
9. Helen Uchman shall be advised of her right to file exceptions to this Decree
within twenty (20) days of the date herein, of her right to appeal to the Superior Court within
thirty (30) days of the denial of the exceptions, and of her right to petition the Court at any time
to modify or terminate the plenary guardianship if there is a significant change in her capacity
or if her plenary guardian fails to perform Its duties In accordance with the Court's Decree.
BY THE COURT:
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Holen Uchrnaa o FELONY 0 MISDEMEANOR
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9 PROCEEDINGS (Describe briefly) II. PERSON REPRESENTED 12. CIVIL DOCKET NO
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A,.., 0,,,, _12 / 5 / 97 16 NAME OF ATTORNEY/PAYEE AND
MAILING ADDRESS
Frances H. Del Duca
George E. Hoffer 10 Wost High st.
NAME OF COMMON PLEAS JUDGE ASSIGNED TO CASE Carlisle, PA 17013
'7 l'EL(PHONE No. E sac", seCUR". NO aR~""'O
249-1323 23-234612
CLAIM FOR SERVICES OR EXPENSES ,
19. SERVICE HOURS DATES AMOUNTS CLAIMED
II ~rrllgnmenl IndIa' Pt.. Mulliply rite per nOUf lImn lOll!
b Prelimlnl'Y Hea,lng houII 10 obllln ~In Cour1~ com.
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TOTAL HOURS. 1 . 0 X$50 PE R HOUR -$ 45.00
20. a. IntervIews and conlerenc.. 12/15 1 ~ 11'/15/97 MuUlpty ral8 per hou' lImn 10111
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TOTAL HOURS- 1.5 X I'" PER HOUR .s 67.50
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Hal compttnullon and/or retmburument 'or wort.: In thll eIi.. pr....lou.ty be.n Ippllld lor? DYES l!l'1lo -s
If yes. wltre yOll pard? DYES o NO If ~'I, by whom wI,e you Plild? ~______.__Howmuch? ___
Ha!llha porson reprosented palej.ny money to you, or 10 your knowledge .nyone else, In connection wllh the miner lor 24. DEDUCT. '~IO~ PYMTS.
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
TO:
IMPORT ANT NOTICE
CIT ATION WITH NOTICE
A petition has been filed with this Court to have YOll
declared an incapacitated person. If the Court finds you
to be an incapacitated person, your rights will be affected,
including your right to manage your money and property
and to make decisions. A copy of the petition which has
been filed by Beverly Enterprises -Pennsylvania, Inc. is
attached.
You are hereby ordered to appear at a hearing to be held
in Courtroom No. , Cumberland County Courthouse,
One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on
, 199_, at _ m. to tell
the Court why it should not find you to be an
incapacitated person and appoint a guardian to act on
your behalf.
To be an incapacitated person means that you are not able
to receive and effectively evaluate information and
communicate decisions and that you are unable to manage
your money and/or other property, or to make necessary
decisions about where you will live, what medical care you
will get, or how your money will be spent.
At the hearing, you have the right to appear, to be represented
by an attorney, and to request a jury trial. If you do not have
an attorney, you have the right to request that the Court
appoint an attorney to represent you and to have the attorney's
fees paid for you if you cannot afford to pay them yourself.
You also have the right to request that the Court order that an
independent evaluation be conducted as to your alleged
incapacity.
If the Court decides that YOll are an incapacitated person,
the Court may appoint a guardian for you, based on the nature
of any condition or disability and your capacity to make and
communicate decisions. The guardian will be of your person
and/or your money and other property and will have either
limited or full powers to act for you.
If the Court finds you are totally incapacitated, your legal
rights will be affected and you will not be able to make a
contract or gift of your money or other property. If the Court
finds that you are partially incapacitated, your legal rights will
also be limited as directed by the Court.
If you do not appear at the hearing (either in person or by an
attorney representing you) the Court will still hold the hearing
in your absence and may appoint the Guardian requested.
By:_
Clerk, Orphan's Court
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