IDPH has cited and fined Jerseyville Manor nursing home after a resident there suffered a fractured femur after being left unattended sitting on the edge of the bed. One of the things that place nursing home residents at risk for falling is a lack of trunk control. As people age and become debilitated or suffer […]
Resident breaks leg in fall from edge of bed at Jerseyville Manor
Resident given wrong medication at Villa Health Care East
IDPH has cited and fined Villa Health Care East nursing home in Sherman after a resident was given the medications ordered for a different resident. One of the basic functions of a nurse at a nursing home is to do medication pass. Before actually dispensing the medication, one of the basic checks that a nurse […]
Medication usage leads to fall at Gilman Healthcare Center
IDPH has cited and fined Gilman Healthcare Center nursing home after a resident fell and suffered a fractured arm and suffered additional complications after being given a dose of Ativan. In our law firm, we usually look at two main factors as being the major drivers for nursing home falls: (1) musculoskeletal issues, balance problems, […]
Failures in care lead to bed sores at Park Place of Belvidere
IDPH has cited and fined Park Place of Belvidere nursing home after a resident there developed multiple bed sores. Bed sores are a major issue in nursing homes. It is part of the data which nursing homes must report on each nursing home resident. There are specific federal regulations in place relating to the the […]
Failure to follow recommendations leads to fall and facial fractures at Tower Hill
IDPH has cited and fined Tower Hill Healthcare in Elgin after a resident fell and suffered facial fractures. Care planning is intended to be a multidisciplinary, ongoing process where the staff develops a series of measures intended to assure the safety of residents. Because nursing home falls have such serious consequences for residents, this is […]
Fatal choking accident at River Bluff nursing home
IDPH has cited and fined River Bluff nursing home in Rockford after a resident there choked to death on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. There are certain medical conditions which can increase the risk of a nursing home resident having a choking accident. One of these is Alzheimer’s; another is having a history of […]
Failure to obtain treatment for congestive heart failure at Avantara Long Grove
IDPH has cited and fined Avantara of Long Grove nursing home due to a failure of the staff to monitor and obtain treatment for worsening signs of congestive heart failure, leading to the the wrongful death of this nursing home resident. One of the basic roles that a nurse in a nursing home setting plays […]
Multiple fractures from fall at Lutheran Home for the Aged
IDPH has cited and fined Lutheran Home for the Aged nursing home in Arlington Heights after a resident suffered multiple fractures in a fall which was followed by the staff failing to promptly obtain treatment for the resident’s injuries. This fall has a common theme with many of the nursing home falls and mechanical lift […]
Fall from wheelchair at LaSalle County Nursing Home
IDPH has cited and fined the LaSalle County Nursing Home in Ottawa after a resident fell from his wheelchair due to the absence of a slip-resistant cover for the seat cushion, and as a result suffered fractures to the elbow and hip. Wheelchairs are one of the basic pieces of equipment in a nursing home […]
Failure to give diabetes medication at Bridge Care Suites
IDPH has cited and fined Bridge Care Suites nursing home in Springfield after a resident there had to be admitted to the intensive care unit after staff there failed to administer her diabetes medications. The resident at issue was admitted to the facility late in the afternoon with orders to get three medications to treat […]
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