At some nursing homes, there seems to be a noticeable delay in providing outside care— from a specialist or hospital when a patient becomes injured or sick. Some of these delays may no doubt be attributed to the fact that the staff is optimistic that the patient’s condition may improve, making such treatment unnecessary. Yet,… Continue Reading
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Family Cites ‘Neglect’ In Nursing Home Negligence Lawsuit
Posted in Litigation, NeglectA Minnesota family cites repeated neglect as being responsible for the death of their mother, 91-year-old Esther Rannow. The poor care started when Ms. Rannow entered the Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter, MN in February 2007. In addition to developing a urinary tract infection that went untreated, the family also identifies episodes of poor… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Cited For Neglect After Failing To Give Rehab Patient Necessary Medication
Posted in Medication ErrorsA Minnesota nursing home has been cited by the state’s Department of Health after investigators determined that staff at the facility failed to provide prescription medication to a patient who was admitted to the facility for short-term rehabilitation. The investigation was triggered in response to a complaint following the stroke-related death of an elderly… Continue Reading
Sunrise Cited For Neglect After Assisted Living Facility Fails To Provide Timely Treatment For An Injured Resident
Posted in Sunrise Senior LivingOfficials at the Minnesota Department of Health have cited a Sunrise Senior Living facility in Rochester, MN for improper care after the facility failed to provide medical attention to a patient who was visibly injured in an altercation with another patient. According to the department of health investigation, a resident sustained a bruise to his… Continue Reading
Health Care Company Rips Off State By Providing Less Skilled Workers To Care For Ventilator Patients
Posted in Economics, Ventilator PatientsCriminal charges have been filed against Barbara Currin, the owner of Ometta Vent Care Services. The criminal charges come after a patient Currin was responsible for caring for, tipped off state officials she was not receiving the medical care that the state was paying for. The tip initiated an investigation by the Minnesota Department… Continue Reading