Baker Act Patient Corrections

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On Wednesday 06/29/2016 at approximately 0205 hours, Security Officer Christopher Paz (408) and Supervisor Steven Evans (407) were dispatched for a (51B) Disorderly Baker Act patient in E.D. room #27. Upon arrival, we went in the room and met with E.D. Charge Nurse Sharey Selover and the patient, Gene P. Glaser (DOB: 07/02/1963; FIN: #8533214). The patient had been brought in and Baker Acted by Police, he had been uncooperative, loud and wanting to leave. The patient, Mr. Glaser was spoken to by E.D. Charge Nurse Selover and it was explained to him that he had been Baker Acted and therefore was not allowed to leave. It was further explained to him, he must abide by the rules and procedures that are followed concerning Baker Act patient. Mr.

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