Very few people consider the journey to or from a nursing home. Unfortunately, what may be an afterthought for many, has turned into a nightmare for others when they where injured during ambulance transport. Over the years, I have seen many errors made by ambulance drivers and attendants that has resulted in severe injuries to… Continue Reading
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Ambulance Stolen From Chicago Nursing Home Results In Multiple Injuries
Posted in Medical Transportation & Ambulance AccidentsA private ambulance was recently stolen from a Chicago nursing home resulting in a six car accident with multiple injuries. The ambulance was taken from Clark Manor Nursing Home located on the 7400 block of North Clark Street and was driven north on Chicago Avenue into Evanston where the the ambulance was involved in a… Continue Reading
Transportation In & Out Of Nursing Homes: Ambulance Responsibility.
Posted in Medical Transportation & Ambulance AccidentsUnfortunately for many nursing home residents, their trip to the nursing home or out for a doctor’s appointment can be riddled with problems during transport and is a frequent source of injury (while being transported via: ambulance, medicar or medivan). Like nursing homes themselves, ambulances and paramedics are regulated by Medicare. Ambulances and their crews must… Continue Reading