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 […]
Botched Lift Leaves Resident “Hanging From The Lift Sling With Her Arms Raised High And Legs Dangling” At Radford Green
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 […]
Resident Falls From Side Of Bed, Fractures Hip At Bella Terra Wheeling
IDPH has cited and fined Bella Terra Wheeling when a resident fell onto her hip while sitting on the edge of the bed being changed by a CNA. The fall resulted in a fractured hip and raises concerns about the facility’s adherence to fall prevention protocols. The resident in question was admitted to the facility […]
Resident Chokes On Pork Fritter When Staff Provided Incorrect Meal At Countryview Care Center – Macomb
IDPH has cited and fined Countryview Care Center – Macomb when the facility failed to ensure a resident was served the correct, Physician ordered, mechanically altered diet. This failure resulted in the resident receiving the wrong texture of diet causing him to choke on his food and subsequently requiring back thrusts, the Heimlich maneuver and […]
Disregard Of Dietary Needs Leads To Choking Incident At Sandwich Rehab & HCC
IDPH has cited and fined Sandwich Rehab & HCC when a resident experienced a life-threatening choking episode due to the facility’s failure to provide an appropriate diet. The resident in question was admitted with various diagnoses including oropharyngeal phase dysphagia, which affects swallowing. After a speech therapy session a physician ordered a diet downgrade to […]
Lack Of Supervision Results In Two Serious Falls At Bloomington Rehab & HCC
IDPH has cited and fined Bloomington Rehab & HCC when two serious incidents occurred involving residents falling and sustaining injuries due to inadequate supervision and safety measures. One resident passed away shortly after the fall and the other sustained a broken left foot. The resident in question had a history of falls and was on […]
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