Bethany Home Alexandria Complaint Findings for Neglect – Medication Administration
In a report concluded on June 1, 2011, the Minnesota Department of Health cites Bethany Home for neglect of health care – medications.
Resident Given Wrong Dose of Medication – Bethany Home Alexandria
The allegation is neglect is based on the following: Resident #1’s medication orders were transcribed inaccurately and as a result she was given the wrong dosage of Potassium. This resulted in her developing a high Potassium level which necessitated her being sent to the hospital where she later expired.
For more information from the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Health Facility Complaints concerning nursing homes, assisted living and other elder care providers view resolved complaints at the MDH website.
If you have concerns about medication errors or any other form of elder abuse or neglect contact Nursing Home Medication Error Attorney Kenneth LaBore at 1-888-452-6589 or by email at KLaBore@MNnursinghomeneglect.com.
