Invasion Of Privacy; Two Kentucky Nursing Homes Cited After Employees Use Cellular Phones To Take Photos Of Residents
Two Kentucky nursing homes have been cited by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services after employees improperly used their cell phones to take photos of residents. The most recent incident took place at Dawson Point. Although the specifics of the incident have not been disclosed, Dawson Point administrator, Margaret Curtis, said she was forced to take immediate action to protect residents after she learned of behavior she deemed appalling. Earlier this month, Kentucky officials were called in to investigate another cell phone-related incident at Bluegrass Care and Rehabilitation in Lexington. The investigation revealed staff at Bluegrass took cell phone...
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Lexington Care Center Named As Defendant In Case Involving Mutiple Falls
Lexington Care Center of Lake Zurich, Illinois has been named in nursing home negligence lawsuit filed in Cook County. The lawsuit alleges Chicago nursing home failed to monitor an 83-year-old resident who was a known high fall risk. The woman allegedly fell five times from February through August, 2007. The fifth and final fall at Lexington resulted in a fractured hip that required surgery. Unfortunately, the woman remained at Lexington for five days before the staff transferred her to a hospital for x-rays and medical treatment. Unhappy with the care Lexington provided, the family chose an alternative facility for...
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