Disturbingly, during the past few weeks, we’ve seen a rash of nursing home violence sweeping across the country as frail residents are becoming victims of the the aggressive acts of violent patients at their facilities. This time, an Indiana nursing home patient died four days after suffering a head injury when was attacked by another… Continue Reading
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Nursing Home Injury Laws: Indiana
Posted in Litigation, National Nursing Home IssuesNumber 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… Continue Reading
Don’t Forget The Enduring Damage Nursing Home Neglect Leaves Behind
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure Ulcers, NeglectIf 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… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Problems Likely To Continue As Long Facilities Continue To Treat Staff Like Second Class Citizens
Posted in Nursing Home StaffThe 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… Continue Reading
Lawsuit Alleges CNA At A Golen Living Center Sexually Abused Paralyzed Patient
Posted in Golden Living, Sexual Abuse & AssaultA 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… Continue Reading
What Is Going On Here? Another Nursing Home Resident Sexually Assaulted In Indiana Facility
Posted in Nursing Home AbuseIndiana 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… Continue Reading
State Inspectors Find Safety Violations In Indiana Nursing Home
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesActing 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,… Continue Reading
CNA Facing Battery Charges After Co-Worker Reports Abuse To Authorities
Posted in Golden Living, Nursing Home AbuseKaren 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… Continue Reading
World’s Tallest Woman Dies In Nursing Home
Posted in National Nursing Home Issues7-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… Continue Reading