Susan Nordhaus, former director of nursing at Oak Hill, the county-owned senior living facility in Waterloo, has filed suit against Monroe County after the county board voted to terminate her employment in early October.
The complaint alleges that Nordhaus was retaliated against – eventually in the form of termination – for reporting what she believed to be fraudulent activity and for refusing to participate or aid in such activity.
The alleged fraud pertained to Medicaid, Medicare and TRICARE reimbursement materials and other required documentation.
In the complaint, Nordhaus states that in reporting such activity, she was protected by Illinois public policy, the state’s Whistleblower Act and the whistleblower protection provision of the Nursing Home Care Act.
Three counts are illustrated in the filing, each one corresponding to the legislation Nordhaus believes Monroe County violated.
The first count claims the county violated Illinois public policy by terminating Nordhaus’ employment after she “engaged in protected activity” by reporting alleged fraud by Oak Hill.
The second count alleges a violation of the Illinois Whistleblower Act. This count states Nordhaus “refused to assist, participate, certify, or otherwise authorize the submission of fraudulent (reimbursement information)” on Sept. 10, 2021, after which her employment was suspended and ultimately terminated.
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