The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued a citation to Southpoint Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chicago after a resident failed to receive the pain medications that had been ordered for him. Background The resident in this case, like many other nursing home residents, entered Southpoint Nursing & Rehab from a hospital. He suffered […]
Southpoint Nursing & Rehab Cited for Failing to Give Prescribed Pain Medications
Southgate Nursing Home in Metropolis Cited After Resident Dropped from Lift
Southgate Nursing Home in Metropolis received a citation from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) after a resident was dropped from a lift and sustained two fractures to her lower back and a brain bleed. Background The resident was assisted by only one staff member who helped her shower, moved her from the shower […]
Resident at Bridge Care Suites Dies from Infected Bed Sore
In a tragic case, the IDPH has issued a citation to Bridge Care Suites in Springfield, IL, after one of its residents died from an infected bedsore. What was supposed to be a short stay turned into an agonizing and ultimately fatal battle for the resident. From Post-Injury Rehab to Fatal Infection The resident had […]
Mayfield Care Resident Suffers Dislocated Shoulder After Rolling Off Bed
The IDPH has cited the Mayfield Care Center in Chicago, IL, after a resident there fell off her bed and suffered a dislocated shoulder. Fall was Due to Failure to Provide a Two-Person Assist A two-person assist is often necessary to prevent residents from falling off their beds. While some residents just need one aide […]
Accolade Paxton Resident Suffers Lingering Infection After Medication Error
The IDPH has cited Accolade Healthcare Paxton Senior Living in Paxton, IL, for a medication error affecting a resident with a knee infection. The infection began after the resident had a knee replacement surgery, and it persisted after the nursing home failed to provide her antibiotics. Missed Antibiotics Crucial to Treat Infection The female resident […]
Arcadia Care Resident Dies of Improperly Treated Urinary Tract Infection
The IDPH has issued a citation to Arcadia Care Danville following the death of one of its residents due to an improperly treated urinary tract infection (UTI). This is a case where two very basic yet critical responsibilities of a nursing home failed: the duty to be in touch with the doctor, and the duty […]
2 Residents At Carriage Rehab Suffer Untreated Bedsores; Doctor’s Orders Ignored
IDPH has cited the nursing home Carriage Rehab & Healthcare in Rockford, IL after they failed to follow doctor’s orders for the bedsores of not one but two residents. Bedsore care and treatment are supposed to be a top priority at long-term care facilities. Also known as pressure sores, these lesions or wounds are anticipated […]
Lack Of Wound Monitoring Leads To Resident’s Infection At Regency Care of Morris
IDPH has cited the nursing home Regency Care of Morris after a resident there developed a wound infection that required surgical removal. Wounds and wound infections are major concerns at long-term care facilities. One of the basic responsibilities of nursing home staff is to monitor any of the residents’ wounds and look out for signs […]
Resident Left Without Gait Belt Fractures Arm at Clayberg Nursing Center
The Illinois Department of Public Health cited the Clayberg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cuba, Illinois due to an injurious fall that ended up in a broken arm. Patient Had a Recognized Fall Risk The injured resident had a recognized fall risk marked by her history of falling alongside unsteadiness and some weakness in her […]
Resident Breaks Hip After Fall in McLean County Nursing Home
IDPH has cited the McLean County Nursing Home in Normal, Illinois after one of its residents with a high “fall risk” suffered a hip fracture from falling in the home. Staff Was Aware of High Fall Risk On the evening of the fall, a nursing home aide had brought the resident to her bathroom at […]
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