Nursing Home Injury Laws: Indiana
Number of nursing homes in Indiana: 495 Patients living in Indiana nursing homes: 38,778 Occupancy rates of Indiana nursing homes: 80.8% Average number of deficiencies at each Indiana nursing home: 12.8 Percent of Indiana nursing homes with serious deficiencies for actual harm to patient: 39.8% Most common deficiencies at Indiana nursing homes: Accident Environment, Clinical Records, Comprehensive Care Plans Distribution of ownership of Indiana nursing homes: 66% for profit, 25% non profit, 9% government Most populated cities in Indiana: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Gary Staffing levels at Indiana nursing homes (daily hours): ): Above average, 3.8 total staff,...
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Don't Forget The Enduring Damage Nursing Home Neglect Leaves Behind
If you ever need a reminder of the lingering impact nursing home neglect has on an individual, take a look at a a Post-Tribune article, "Woman who sued Northlake nursing home for malpractice dies". As a society, we frequently forget about how victims of nursing home neglect frequently suffer long after a lawsuit is is resolved or news story is published. The Post-Tribune article highlights how Mary Ann Jackson fought for years to live with horrible bed sore injuries she sustained during an admission Northlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Merrillville, IN (now closed). What started as an 'ordinary' admission...
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Nursing Home Problems Likely To Continue As Long Facilities Continue To Treat Staff Like Second Class Citizens
The recent defeat of an Indiana Bill that would have set minimum staffing standards for nursing home care is a real slap in the face for both nursing home patients and nursing home staff. Under the terms of HB 1412, sponsored by Representative Clyde Kersey (D- Terre Haute), Indiana nursing homes would be required to hire at least one CNA for every six patients during the day and one CNA for every nine patients at night. The resulting staffing ratios would have provided nursing home patients with at least 3.3 hours of care each day. Certainly, most will look at...
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Lawsuit Alleges CNA At A Golen Living Center Sexually Abused Paralyzed Patient
A recently filed lawsuit against Golden Living Centers in Merrillville, IN alleges that a CNA at the facility entered the room of a paralyzed stroke patient, took his clothes off and fondled the man against his will. The CNA identified as, Ismael Golden, also faces criminal charges related to the alleged sexual abuse. In addition to this incident, Mr. Golden is also accused of sexually assaulting another patient at the Indiana nursing home. Read more about this case of alleged sexual abuse at a Golden Living Center here. Related: Lawsuit Claims That Nursing Home Failed To Intervene In Case Involving...
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What Is Going On Here? Another Nursing Home Resident Sexually Assaulted In Indiana Facility
Indiana Police are currently investigating a suspected sexual assault of a 76-year-old patient at the Alpha Home Rehabilitation Center. Police believe the elderly woman was assaulted in her room at the skilled nursing facility. The incident remains under investigation by local police as they are unsure if the assault was perpetrated by an intruder or an employee at the facility. Currently, no suspects are in custody. Related Nursing Homes Abuse Blog Entries: Update On Nursing Home Rape: Facility Made Errors In Investigation Of Incident Nurse Charged With Rape Of Disabled Patient Nursing Home Fails To Report Suspected Sex Abuse...
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State Inspectors Find Safety Violations In Indiana Nursing Home
Acting on an anonymous tip alleging improper care, investigators from the Indiana Department of Public Health conducted an inspection of the Royal Oaks Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. The inspection revealed 13 violations of federal nursing home laws. Although the person initiating the investigation had a relative who developed advanced bedsores (also called decubitus ulcers, pressure sores or pressure ulcers) and sepsis during their stay at Royal Oak, the investigation concluded that no residents were harmed by the violations. "There were deficient practices and violations of federal regulations, but no one was actually harmed," said Ellen Greig, a spokeswoman with...
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CNA Facing Battery Charges After Co-Worker Reports Abuse To Authorities
Karen Buck, a CNA in Muncie, Indiana, is facing Class D felony (abuse of individuals who are physically or mentally disabled) battery charges after allegedly slapping a 94-year-old nursing home resident in the mouth. The alleged incident took place in June 2, 2007 at the Golden Living Center after the nursing home resident became agitated when Buck began to change the dressings on her feet with open wounds. The resident was unable to speak due to complications from a stroke. Authorities were tipped off to this incident following the report from Buck's co-worker who saw the nursing home abuse taking...
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World's Tallest Woman Dies In Nursing Home
7-foot-7, Sandy Allen, the world tallest woman died yesterday in an Indiana nursing home. Sandy Allen was 53-years old. Ms. Allen received care at Shelbyville Nursing Home for medical conditions related to her extreme height. Poor circulation in her legs caused Ms. Allen to rely on a wheelchair for getting about. Although Sandy Allen weighed just 6.5 pounds at birth, she developed quickly. By the age of 10, she was 6 feet 3 inches. By the time Ms. Allen was 16, she was 7 feet 1 inch. Read more about the world's tallest woman here. ...
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