An investigation into the fall-related death of patient at Mountain Manor of Paintsville (Kentucky) has resulted in a type A citation against the facility. The citation comes after an investigation into a patient’s death at the facility when he fell from his bed. The investigation demonstrated that just days after being admitted to the facility,… Continue Reading
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Can a nursing home tie my dad to a wheelchair if he has had episodes of wandering around the facility?
Posted in Frequently Asked Questions, Restraints"Can a nursing home tie my dad to a wheelchair if he has had episodes of wandering around the facility?" -Sam, Memphis, TN After a recent post about a nurse tying a resident to a wheelchair with a bed sheet, I received several emails from concerned people regarding the use of restraints in nursing… Continue Reading
Two Falls Within 24-Hours At California Nursing Home Cost Patient His Life
Posted in Nursing Home FallsTwo falls within a 24-hour period resulted in the death of a California nursing home patient. The incident involved a patient was was recently admitted to the facility for rehabilitation following hip surgery. The falls took place on May 9th and 10th at Aviara Healthcare Center in Encinitas, CA. After the first fall (that did… Continue Reading