An investigation into the suicide of a young man at a California nursing home reveals a disturbing situation where a facility obviously ignored the man’s mental health needs. On February 28, 2011 the patient commit suicide at Verdugo Valley Skilled Nursing and Wellness Center when he discharged a fire extinguisher into his mouth. While the… Continue Reading
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Nursing Home Spotlight: Fox River Pavilion, Aurora, IL
Posted in Illinois Nursing Homes, Nursing Home InjuryThe IDPH quarterly report on Nursing Home Care Act violations includes a $30,000 fine for violations relating to the area of nursing. Fox River Pavilion is a large 121 bed facility in Aurora, IL. Medicare gave the facility an overall rating of two out of five stars (below average rating) with only one out of five stars (much below… 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