In a ruling that could set a legal precedent for nursing home care, the Arkansas Supreme Court determined that a one-person nursing home board wasn’t ultimately responsible for a patient’s neglect. “Duty…(recognizes) that relations between individuals may impose upon one a legal obligation for the other,” the court said in official documents. “We found… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: urinary tract infection
Nursing Home Blamed For Un-checked Urinary Tract Infection
Posted in Infections In Nursing HomesOne of the more common nursing home injuries that I see commonly involves the development of a urinary tract infection during an admission to a facility. Commonly referred to as a UTI, a urinary tract infection can involve any of the part of the urinary system comprised of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. … Continue Reading
Sepsis Lawsuit Alleges Caregivers Neglect To Blame For Patient’s Death
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure Ulcers, SepsisThe family of a deceased woman has filed a lawsuit against a large health care company that was responsible for maintaining her health. The lawsuit names Addus Healthcare as a defendant in two count complaint alleging that the companies negligence during a short-term stay, resulted in numerous medical complications that contributed to the patients death. … Continue Reading
New Medicare Report On Medical Errors In Hospitals Reinforces Ongoing Problems
Posted in Medical MalpracticeThere’s some saying that has been jumbled back-and-forth about how many patients were feeling fine until they went to the hospital and got sick. Well, as corny as the saying may be, a trip to the hospital may be one of that last places you want to go— particularly when you look at data released… Continue Reading
More Nursing Home Patients Suffer From Malnourishment Compared With People In Developing Countries
Posted in Dehydration, MalnutritionAs is we need another statistic to confirm the extensive problems facing nursing home patients, here’s some more fuel to add to the fire– 35% to 85% of nursing home patients suffer from malnourishment according to a study published in Commonwealth Fund. In response to this epidemic, an international group of nutrition experts has released… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Fined After Investigation Determines That Urinary Tract Infection Was Related To Poor Care
Posted in DehydrationThe California Department of Health has rendered its most severe citation (AA) and a $80,000 fine following an investigation into the death of an 86-year-old woman at Walnut Whitney Care Center (California). An investigation determined that the woman was admitted to the facility in March, 2008 for medical care related to injuries she sustained in… Continue Reading
Sometimes Complications With Nursing Home Patients Are Not Disclosed Until They Arrive At A Hospital
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure Ulcers, Dehydration, National Nursing Home IssuesSome of my angriest clients contact me after a loved one was transferred from a nursing home to another nursing home or hospital only to learn of serious medical problems their loved one likely acquired during their original admission. Of course, breaking disappointing news is difficult for anyone to do. Yet, in the case… Continue Reading
Untreated Urinary Tract Infections In Nursing Home Patients May Result In Urosepsis
Posted in Nursing Home Injury, SepsisOne of the most memorable cases I worked on involved a young man who was in a nursing home following a severe injuries he sustained in a construction accident. Due to the nature of the man’s injuries, a catheter was used to drain urine from his bladder. Despite doctors orders to change the catheter every… Continue Reading
Lawsuit Highlights Problems At Washington Heights Nursing Home
Posted in Illinois Nursing HomesA wrongful death lawsuit filed was recently filed on behalf of the Estate of Stanley Dancy against Washington Heights Nursing Home. The lawsuit alleges Mr. Dancy was admitted to the Chicago nursing home for rehabilitation for a recent illness. Within a month of his admission, Mr. Dancy developed four advanced-stage pressure sores, a urinary tract… Continue Reading
Never Event #4: Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections
Posted in Medical MalpracticeCatheter related urinary tract infections are the most frequently encountered infection amongst people in nursing homes. Generally, the longer a catheter is in place, the more likely an infection will develop. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), infection rates range from 1% to 5% after a single brief catheterization to virtually… Continue Reading
We All Need Water
Posted in DehydrationDehydration is a common problem amongst nursing home residents. Dehydration occurs when you do not drink adequate fluids or you lose fluids due to: sweating, vomiting or diarrhea. If an elderly person becomes dehydrated they are susceptible to cramps, organ malfunction, pressure sores and even death. Older people are particularly susceptible to dehydration because many… Continue Reading
Man Loses Testicle In Belleville Nursing Home
Posted in Illinois Nursing Homes, Infections In Nursing Homes, LitigationA lawsuit was recently filed against Calvin Johnson Care Center in Belleville, Illinois. The lawsuit claims that while Fred Moss was admitted to the facility for long-term nursing and rehabilitation, the facility failed to supervise him and was neglectful in their treatment. As a result of the nursing home neglect, Mr. Moss contracted cellulitis and… Continue Reading
A Daughter’s Struggle To Find Adequate Nursing Home Care For Her Father
Posted in Selecting a Nursing HomeStar-systems, internet searches and recommendations from friends are all good places to start when looking for a long-term care facility for an elderly family member. None of them take the place of doing things the old-fashioned way…going out to a facility and looking for oneself. A hands on approach when looking at facilities is the… Continue Reading