Two former nursing home employees have been convicted in the death of a patient. The two employees were charged with forgery and neglect, and both pleaded guilty. The patient suffered from dementia and Alzheimer's. The patient wandered outside and froze to death overnight.
Ten nurses and nurse aides in one state have been charged with Medicaid fraud, stealing narcotics, and falsifying documents. Eight of the nurses are still licensed, however, charges are still pending and may cause suspension once the investigation is completed. The nurses were also accused of mistreating the elderly nursing home patients.Ongoing investigations and litigation are pending for the individuals charged.
The family of an abused nursing home patient has filed a lawsuit against the facility for allowing sexual abuse to occur. The family identified swelling and bruising on the patient's rectum and vaginal areas. The family reported to the nursing home's administration about the injuries.
The family of a nursing home patient has filed a lawsuit after she fell, resulting in her death. The patient consistently struggled to find help to assist her to the bathroom. She was required to have at least one person assist her, yet the facility failed to provide support to her when she needed to go to the bathroom.
Four nursing home workers have been indicted for the abuse of a patient. The nursing home employees employees were witnessed restraining a patient, violating the standard of care. The patient was restrained with a therapy bag.The state Attorney General has indicted the individuals as well as one other individual who witnessed the event and did not report it.
A nursing home has allowed a patient to fall. As a result, the patient suffered a brain bleed and a hip fracture. The patient entered the facility as a high fall risk with two former falls. He was supposed to receive rehab and return home.
