In a nursing home where two deaths occurred due to injuries from fall and negligent care before and after the falls, investigations continue. Although the health department has completed its investigation of the incidents, there are still concerns from the family of the loved one who died. The family’s attorney is looking into the issue of falsified records in connection with the negligence that led to a patient’s death.
The investigation of the incidents by the health departments revealed that documentation was conflicting with the nurse’s testimonies. In addition, signatures on the records did not match. According to reports, the facility was “unable to provide documentation that a thorough clinical assessment” was completed for the patient. For more, read the story.
