Home Nurse Who Failed To Get Medical Attention For Patient With Severe Bed Sore Now Faces Criminal Charges
A home-care nurse has been charged with criminal mistreatment after she failed to seek medical attention for an elderly woman with severe bed sores that ultimately claimed her life. Prosecutors filed the charges against, Virginia Munger after an investigation revealed that although Munger was aware of advanced bed sores (also referred to as: decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers or pressure sores) for six months, she took no medical intervention. Munger was employed as a CNA by Homewell Senior Care, a home-care nursing company. Read more about this case of senior neglect here. Home Care Services Many seniors are turning to home-care...
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Should Medicaid Dictate Who Receives Medical Treatment?
An anticipated decision by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals may alter the way medical treatment is dispensed for Medicaid recipients. Under the current system, Medicaid recipients are entitled to receive 'medically necessary' treatment as prescribed by their physician. In cases of disabled or handicapped people this frequently means home nursing care by a CNA or therapist. The case pending before the 11th Circuit involves Anna Moore, a 14-year-old Georgia girl, who suffers from a seizure disorder since birth. Because of her ongoing risk of stroke and breathing problems, Anna's physician prescribed round-the-clock nursing care. Despite the medical order from...
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Caught On Tape: 90-Year-Old Man Beaten By Home Nurse
Think the term 'nursing home abuse' is made up by lawyers? Cameras don't lie... ...
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