IDPH has cited and fined Grosse Pointe Manor nursing home in Niles after a resident there sustained multiple fractures during an unsafe transfer from his bed to a shower chair. Poor care planning is often at the root of unnecessary injuries and illnesses for nursing home. Poor assessments, inadequate care plans, plans not communicated to […]
Grosse Pointe Manor resident breaks leg in improper transfer
Fall with broken hip at Heritage Health in Mt. Zion
IDPH has cited and fined Heritage Health nursing home in Mt. Zion after a resident there suffered a fractured hip in a fall. The care planning process is a staple of nursing home care, and even though this is something that needs to be done for every resident, the actual care plan is supposed to […]
Alden Poplar Creek resident chokes to death
IDPH has cited and fined Alden Poplar Creek nursing home in Hoffman Estates after a fatal choking accident involving one of the residents. There a number of conditions which can place a nursing home at risk for choking. Among these are difficulty with swallowing (known as dysphagia), dementia, poor dentition, Parkinson’s disease, and a number […]
Bethany Rehab resident suffers broken arm in fall
IDPH has cited and fined Bethany Rehab nursing home in DeKalb after a resident there suffered a broken arm in a fall while walking from her chair to bed with the help of an aide. Skipping over steps that are required to do things safely is a well-worn path to disaster in a nursing home. […]
Aperion of Spring Valley resident suffers fatal brain bleed in fall
IDPH has cited and fined Aperion of Spring Valley nursing home after a resident there died due to brain bleed which resulted from a fall while left unattended in the bathroom. The resident at issue was receiving care at the nursing home after having a hip replacement done. She was considered a fall risk […]
Bria of River Oaks resident suffers ruptured eye globe due to being hit with broom
IDPH has cited and fined Bria of River Oaks nursing home in Burnham after a resident there suffered a ruptured globe to his left eye after being struck with a broom by a staff member. The resident at issue suffered from mental illness characterized by episodes of delusions which leads to agitation and anxiety. On […]
Moweaqua Rehab resident suffers worsening bed sores
IDPH has cited and fined Moweaqua Rehab nursing home after a resident there suffered declines in bed sores on his heel and on his coccyx. Bed sores, or pressure ulcers, are a major issue in the long-term care industry. There are two basic federal regulations pertaining specifically to the topic of bed sores. The first […]
Cornerstone Rehab resident falls from lift, breaks leg
IDPH has cited and fined Cornerstone Rehab nursing home in Peoria after a resident fell from a mechanical lift during transfer, suffering a fractured leg. Used properly, a mechanical lift is a great tool for assuring the safety of both residents and staff during transfers. Of course, the key phrase there is “used safely” which […]
IDPH stops investigating abuse and neglect cases in nursing homes
Recent news reports has shown that IDPH stopped investigating allegations in abuse and neglect during the period between approximately March 15 and June 30. By way of background, the Illinois Department of Public Health is the agency which inspects nursing homes and issues citations for violations of state and federal regulations. When a nursing home […]
Symphony at South Shore resident suffers open fracture of the leg
IDPH has cited and fine Symphony of South Shore nursing home in Chicago after a resident there suffered an open fracture of the leg during a transfer. In this blog, we spend a great deal of time discussing the care planning process because it is one of the main building blocks for how care is […]
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