![]() ![]() ![]() Residents have all kinds of different issues and some can be violent,” Benjamin said.Įbanks had worked 17 years at Sunland and made $39,782 a year, state records show.Ĭhris Serrano of AFSCME, a past steward for the Panama City local, said the excessive overtime Ebanks was required to work has become common over the past two years at both Sunland and the state psychiatric hospital in Chattahoochee, managed by the Department of Children and Families. “This is a high intensity, special risk job (that) she was working double time at. A bill died in the Florida House two months ago that would have put strict regulation on parasailing, including requiring insurance, ensuring safe weather conditions and regulations on the parasailing equipment.“There is no way anyone should be required to work those kinds of hours,” said AFSCME spokesman Kelly Benjamin, who called the Ebanks case a clear abuse and neglect of workers’ health and safety.Īn APD spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. According to the agency's website, Sunland is home to more than 500 residents who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Boaters only need to follow the Coast Guard's rules of having a safe water craft and captain's license. She says she won't stop until a bill is passed to change that. There are currently no specific regulations for parasailing in Florida, Florida state senator Maria Sachs told ABC News last week. "Nurses were hopeful yesterday that they would be able to get Sidney up and walking soon, but after an examination with the attending ENT yesterday afternoon it was decided that it is too soon for her to get up and move around," Bay Medical said today. Good will remain in the hospital and undergo reconstructive surgery to repair fractures in her face. Sidney recognized Alexis yesterday and was visibly happy to see her when Alexis came to visit," the hospital said in a statement yesterday. "Alexis has visited Sidney's room several times and even ventured down to the gift shop for a little shopping. The girls have been able to see each other since the accident. The Fairchilds left early this morning to drive to Indianapolis where Alexis will continue her rehabilitation at a hospital there," Bay Medical released in a statement today. "Alexis has improved enough to be released from Bay Medical. She suffered a broken back and head trauma. ![]() We had Him on our side."įairchild will continue her rehabilitation at a hospital in Indianapolis. Because, I think God had a lot to do with this. "I mean, without the prayers, I just don't know where we'd be at today. Even the doctors have said they can't believe with the injury that Alexis had, that she's up walking as soon as she is," Fairchild said. "I'm just so happy where Alexis is today. Michael Fairchild, Alexis Fairchild's father, said he was grateful for his daughter's fast recovery, reported ABC News affiliate in Panama City, WMBB. The pair, who were parasailing in tandem, slammed into the side of two buildings and hit a power line before hitting a parked car on the ground. One of the two girls seriously injured in a parasailing accident in Panama City, Fla., was released from the hospital today.Īlexis Fairchild and Sidney Good, both 17, were injured while parasailing on July 1 in an incident caught on camera. Alexis Fairchild (left) and Sidney Good, both 17, were injured while parasailing on July 1. ![]()
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