The failure to follow basic doctor’s orders is to blame in a recently filed wrogful death lawsuit filed by the family of a patient in a Florida Nursing Home. William Foster’s family claims that Miracle Hill at Miracle Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was negligent when they ignored orders to keep the head of… Continue Reading
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Feeding Tubes May Be Over-Used In Dementia Patients
Posted in Choking, Feeding Tube ComplicationsThe effectiveness of feeding tubes in dementia patients is questionable– according to a study to be published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study carried out by Dr. Joan Teno evaluated a sampling of nursing home patients who had been admitted to acute-care hospitals between 2000 and 2007. In addition to a… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Staff Must Pay Special Attention To Avoid Complications When Caring For Patients Dependent On Feeding Tubes
Posted in Feeding Tube Complications, MalnutritionMany nursing home residents require feeding tubes because of illness or weakness. In order to maintain a resident’s strength and health, a feeding tube can be used to either supplement eating by the mouth or completely replace a resident’s meals. Good nutritional habits are especially important for residents who are already suffering from illness, trauma,… Continue Reading
Alden Village North Charged With Neglect After Child Dies Due To Inadequate Nursing Care
Posted in Illinois Nursing HomesOne early morning in January 2009, a nurse at Alden Village North found a twelve-year old resident slumped in his wheelchair, unresponsive. The child’s diagnoses included Profound Mental Retardation, Hydrocephalic, History of Pulmonary Hypertension, Respiratory Distress, and Asthma. The facility reported that the child’s condition was very stable and that there were no medical incidents… Continue Reading