The Illinois Department Of Health has cited and fined Goldwater Care Gibson City when a resident died because the staff made two critical mistakes with their blood-thinning medication: they gave the wrong dose and failed to properly monitor how the medication was affecting the resident’s blood. The resident in question had several health conditions, including […]
Resident Bleeds To Death When Staff Fail To Adjust Blood Thinner At Goldwater Care Gibson City
Maggot Infestation Found In Resident’s Leg At La Bella Of Danville
The Illinois Department Of Health has cited and fined La Bella Of Danville when a resident experienced recurring infestations of maggots in his leg wounds due to inadequate wound care and dressing changes. The resident in question was admitted to the facility with multiple diagnoses including acute kidney failure, type II diabetes mellitus, morbid obesity, […]
Resident At Shelbyville Manor Falls From Chair In Shower, Suffers Six Back And Neck Fractures
The Illinois Department Of Health has cited and fined Shelbyville Manor when a resident suffered multiple back and neck fractures due to a fall during a shower transfer. The incident resulted in emergency medical evaluation and treatment at two hospitals. The resident in question had several pre-existing conditions that made them particularly vulnerable, including spastic […]
Bria Of River Oaks Fails To Quickly Address Critical Changes In Resident Health, Contributing To Death Of Two Residents
The Illinois Department Of Health has cited and fined Bria of River Oaks when two separate residents both experienced critical changes in their conditions that were not appropriately addressed by staff and ultimately contributed to their deaths. The first resident in question was a male with a history of cerebral infarction, type II diabetes, and […]
Botched Lift Leaves Resident “Hanging From The Lift Sling With Her Arms Raised High And Legs Dangling” At Radford Green
The Illinois Department Of Health has cited and fined Radford Green when a resident suffered a left hip fracture due to improper handling during a mechanical lift transfer. It took the facility nearly a week to finally discover the full extent of the injury and transport the resident to the emergency department for evaluation and […]
Resident Falls, Loses Ability To Walk When Staff Attempt To Adjust Shoe While Resident Is Standing At Alden Estates-Courts Of Huntley
The Illinois Department Of Health has cited and fined Alden Estates-Courts of Huntley when a resident fell while a staff member was attempting to fix her shoe while she was standing upright. The fall resulted in a fractured hip and the loss of independent mobility. The resident in question had multiple diagnoses including dementia, Parkinson’s […]
Mentally Ill Resident Left Lying In Urine, Contracts Sepsis At Shawnee Senior Living
The Illinois Department Of Health has cited and fined Shawnee Senior Living when staff failed to accurately assess, treat, and prevent a significant both mental and physical decline in condition for a resident. This failure resulted in the resident, who has a history of confusion with infections, experiencing altered mental status and refusing overall care […]
Facility’s Failure To Adequately Care For Bruise Sends Resident To Hospital With Septic Shock And Left Foot Abscess
IDPH has cited and fined Accolade Healthcare Danville when the facility failed to properly assess, monitor, and report a bruise/hematoma on a resident’s left foot, which ultimately led to a serious infection requiring hospitalization and surgical intervention. The incident in question began when a “fresh, purple bruise” measuring 3 cm by 1 cm was discovered […]
Resident Rolls Out Of Bed, Faceplants On Floor While Receiving Care From One Staffer Instead of Two
IDPH has cited and fined Lena Living Center when a resident rolled out of bed onto the floor while receiving bed bath care from one staff member instead of the required two staff members. The resident suffered lacerations to her forehead, a chip fracture in her nose, and a fractured hip. The resident’s medical conditions, […]
Maggots Found In Pressure Ulcer As Facility Fails To Properly Care For Resident’s Wound At Paris Health And Rehab Center
IDPH has cited and fined Paris Health & Rehab Center when a resident developed complications from a pressure ulcer on their right heel, ultimately leading to hospitalization for osteomyelitis and the discovery of maggots in the wound. The resident in question was admitted with multiple medical conditions including type 2 diabetes, pressure ulcer on the […]
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