One of the more difficult social responsibilities that we have is serving on a jury. In addition to the obvious inconvenience and time away from family and work responsibilities, jurors have the difficult task of determining who to believe in a situation where completely contradictory explanations of an incident are being offered. At most… Continue Reading
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Nursing Homes Poorly Controlling Infections Amongst Patients
Posted in Infections In Nursing HomesA report published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report concluded that nursing homes need to do a better job when it comes to implementing infection control programs at their facilities. After studying a group of patients at a Pennsylvania nursing home requiring specialized neurologic and pulmonary care, it… Continue Reading
Bed Sore Prevention Is An Ongoing Process For All Nursing Home Patients
Posted in Bed Sore Lawsuit, Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersUpon entering a nursing home, staff must conduct an assessment of various aspects of patient needs in order to assure the best possible care. Federal law requires that part of the assessment incorporate both a skin assessment to determine if the patient has any existing pressure sores and to develop a plan of care… Continue Reading
Nurse Facing Criminal Charges After Intentionally Neglecting Ventilator Patient
Posted in Neglect, Ventilator PatientsPerhaps Abiodun Oke should be shoveling asphalt or a similar occupation where a person’s compassionate side is not necessarily crucial to the job? On the other hand, as a licensed practical nurse (such as Mr. Oke)— or really any profession responsible for caring for the elderly– I would suggest have substantial dose of compassion as… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Fails To Intervene In Case Involving Dementia Patient With A Known Suicidal Propensity
Posted in Dementia / Alzheimer's PatientsNursing homes have an obligation to protect their patients from known dangers— particularly those which may be self-inflicted. In the case of nursing home patients with dementia or psychological disorders, nursing homes must acknowledge the fact that many of these people are incapable of appreciating many of the environmental dangers inherent with institutional care or… Continue Reading
PA Nursing Home Lawsuit Claims Facility Failed To Supervise & Implement Wheelchair Precautions
Posted in LitigationA nursing home negligence lawsuit has been filed against the Village at Luther Square Nursing Home after Edward O’Neil died from injuries allegedly sustained due to a fall from his wheelchair. According the the facts alleged in the lawsuit, staff at Village at Luther Square left O’Neil unattended in his wheelchair for several hours on… Continue Reading
No Remorse From Admitted Elder Abuser
Posted in Nursing Home AbuseAfter ignoring two bench warrants and months on the run, Pennsylvania authorities have captured Henrietta Sprual, an self-admitted elder abuser. Sprual pleaded guilty to multiple charges of elder abuse including: simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, possession of and instrument of crime and making false statements to authorities in connection to an incident where she beat… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Cuts Jobs Of 14 Nurses
Posted in Nursing Home StaffThe Laurel Crest Rehabilitation & Special Care Center in Pennsylvania has recently cut the jobs of 14 nurses on its staff. These staff reductions, follow the recent dismissal of 39 other workers at this county-run nursing home. Cambria County officials say the home has enough staff to meet the state standards. The home’s annual budget… Continue Reading
Recent Deaths Lead Officials To Shut Down Assisted Living Facility With Questionable Past
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesWith two seemingly preventable patient deaths in recent weeks, officials have ordered Willow Crest Manor to be immediately shut down. An investigation of the deaths revealed multiple safety violations at the facility. “The department has determined that the conditions and the care provided here constitute an immediate danger to the residents,” said Matt Jones of… Continue Reading
Scabies Outbreak In Pennsylvania Nursing Home
Posted in Infections In Nursing HomesFifteen residents of the Gallagher Center of Saint Mary’s Home in Erie, PA have developed what physicians believe was scabies, a contagious skin infection caused by skin mites. An unknown number of staff and patients’ family members also developed the condition. The first case was reported in the spring, though most cases were reported in… Continue Reading
2 Residents Fall From Wheelchairs With 2 Days At Nursing Home
Posted in Nursing Home FallsOne resident died after rupturing a blood vessel in his brain and fracturing his neck following his wheelchair tipped–anti-tipping devices were not in place. A second resident fell forward in her wheelchair and struck her head on the floor resulting in a concussion and laceration requiring stitches– a prescribed waist restraint was not in place. … Continue Reading