IDPH has cited and fined Loft Rehab of Rock Springs nursing home in Decatur after a resident there suffered a fractured hip due to tripping over decorative landscaping in the facility smoking area. Some are surprised to learn that residents in nursing homes are permitted to smoke – it is a health care facility after […]
Loft Rehab of Rock Springs resident suffers fractured hip in fall
River Crossing of East Peoria resident suffers brain bleed due to unsafe use of lift
IDPH has cited and fined River Crossing of East Peoria nursing home after a resident there suffered a brain bleed when her wheelchair tipped while being transferred from her bed to her wheelchair by an aide who was attempting the transfer by herself. Used properly, mechanical lifts are a useful tool in nursing homes. They […]
Landmark of Richton Park resident dropped from lift, breaks both legs
IDPH has cited and fined Landmark of Richton Park nursing home after a resident there broke both legs after being dropped to the ground when the sling on a lift broke. Used properly, a mechanical lift is a very beneficial piece of equipment for use in a nursing home. It allows residents who have significant […]
Champaign Urbana Nursing & Rehab resident admitted to ICU due to untreated urinary tract infection
IDPH has cited and fined Champaign Urbana Nursing & Rehab nursing home in Savoy after a resident there had a urinary tract infection go untreated for over a week due to the failure of the nursing staff to timely notify the resident’s doctor of changes in the resident’s condition and carry out orders for a […]
Sheridan Village resident suffers hip fracture in fall
IDPH has cited and fined Sheridan Village Nursing & Rehabilitation nursing home in Chicago after a resident there suffered a fractured hip in a fall caused by him tripping over a bedside table which was left in the hallway. One of the basic fall prevention strategies in nursing homes is to keep areas used by […]
Resident suffers flesh-eating disease from untreated skin tear at Regency of Sterling
IDPH has cited and fined Regency of Sterling nursing home after a resident underwent surgery for a infected skin tear which had not been treated while at the nursing home. One basic fact of life is that as we age, our skin gets thinner and more susceptible to injury. This is why bed sore prevention […]
Grove of St. Charles resident suffers fractured hip after being rolled out of bed by staff
IDPH has cited and fined the Grove of St. Charles nursing home after a resident there suffered a fractured hip due to being rolled out of bed while receiving incontinence care. The resident involved suffered from incontinence of bowel and bladder. Her Minimum Data Set (MDS) showed that she required the assistance of two staff […]
AHVA Care of Stickney resident suffers fractured hip in fall
IDPH has cited and fined AHVA Care of Stickney nursing home after a resident there suffered a fractured hip in a fall. One of the focuses of care in the long-term care industry is fall prevention. Many residents in nursing homes are at risk for significant injuries due to falls, and many studies have confirmed […]
Rushville Nursing & Rehab resident suffers untreated surgical wound infection
IDPH has cited and fined Rushville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center nursing home after a resident there suffered significant complications from an untreated surgical wound infection. One of the common reasons that people are admitted to nursing homes is for rehabilitation after a hospitalization. This may include post-surgical care. One of the basic functions of the […]
Piatt County Nursing Home resident breaks neck in fall from power recliner
IDPH cited and fined Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello after a resident there fell from a power recliner chair and suffered fractures to her neck, leading to placement in hospice. Any piece of equipment used in the care of nursing home residents must be safe for use with that particular resident, and it is […]
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