A nursing home is contesting its $25,000 fine although it violated standards of care in the treatment of a patient, particularly with a fall that occurred. The patient was allowed to fall in the shower and then put back into bed with a pain pill. 15 hours later the patient was sent to the hospital where 2 broken femurs were revealed.
The patient later had bone fragments from her fracture and she was sent to the hospital for surgery. An investigation revealed the patient's care plan was not filled out and another records failed to indicate her need for two people to assist during transfers and showers because of her fall. For more, read the story.
