Incident Overview

A home health care nurse in San Antonio, Texas is under investigation after parents say surveillance video shows him abusing and neglecting their disabled 13-year-old son. The family claims that the nurse who worked with their non-verbal child repeatedly assaulted him while sleeping during his shifts.

Family's Account and Video Evidence

Victor Vargas requires full assistance from his caregiver because he needs to use a tracheostomy and ventilator for his breathing needs. The parents of Victor, Carlos and Jennifer Vargas, presented what they described as disturbing videos which showed the nurse failing to meet Victor's requirements while also inflicting physical harm to him. They saw the nurse sleep through a seizure while he forcefully pulled the boy's hair and nose which resulted in the boy experiencing violent shaking movements.

The family recorded the footage in their home and reported it to the San Antonio Police Department which confirmed that the case is now being reviewed by the Bexar County District Attorney's Office. The nursing agency that employed the caregiver has fired him after reviewing the videos.

Legal and Licensing Concerns

The Vargas family claims that the nurse who worked for their agency has maintained his nursing license even after leaving his position at that agency. The family wants to revoke his license because they believe he currently works with patients who need protection.

The parents submitted an official complaint to the Texas Board of Nursing which confirmed its knowledge of the case but stated that case details remain confidential because the investigation continues. The family received information that board investigations require more than one year to complete.

Community Reaction and Next Steps

The Vargas family has released parts of the recordings to local media outlets in order to obtain better accountability from this process. The family wants officials to file criminal charges against the nurse while they demand better control measures for home healthcare personnel. Police discovered proof of an assault which they sent to prosecutors for further investigation.

 At this moment, authorities have not yet filed any criminal accusations because their inquiry work remains ongoing. The family believes that public awareness will force both legal proceedings and an assessment of home care procedures for severely disabled children to move forward.