Fentanyl Death at Empathy Care Home In a report from the MDH, it is alleged that Empathy Care Home neglected the resident when they failed to provide the resident with adequate supervision and services when the resident had two drug
Worrisome Wounds Bridgewater at Owatonna
Bridgewater at Owatonna Care Wound Care Concerns In a report from the MDH, Bridgewater at Owatonna it is alleged that the licensee failed to ensure that services on the service plan were documented, implemented, and met the resident’s needs. Coccyx
Minnesota Nursing Home Regulations
Minnesota Nursing Home Regulations and Information About Long Term Care Providers and Care Issues for Residents and Family Members
Federal Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities
Federal Requirements for Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Facilities Federal Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities The federal requirements and regulations for long term care facilities also known as nursing homes are contained at 42 CFR 483. Each regulation sets
Most Recent Minnesota Nursing Home Survey Reports
The Latest Minnesota Department of Health Survey Reports The Minnesota Department of Health conducts regular surveys and inspections of nursing homes which receive Medicare/Medicaid funding. Nursing home and boarding care home annual health care inspection findings conducted under federal Medicare
Help Selecting a Nursing Home in Minnesota
Choosing a nursing home for yourself or a loved one can be challenging. This Nursing Home Report Card gives information to help you make your choice. You should also consider other sources of information, visit the nursing homes being considered, and discuss your choices with family members and staff members of the facility.
This report card shows how Minnesota nursing homes scored in seven quality measures. Each nursing home is scored from 1 (lowest) through 5 (highest) on each of the seven measures. For additional information about the report card go to the nursing home report card fact sheet.
What is CMS Five Star Rating System for Nursing Homes?
Medicare Five Star Rating System CMS Medicare has a Five Star Rating System which according to Medicare, it is called Nursing Home Compare and rates several categories of care on a five star scale. What is a Five-Star Quality Rating?
Hillcrest Care Fall with Fractured Hip
In a report from MDH, it was alleged that a client at Hillcrest Care and Rehabilitation in Mankato was injured when they rolled out of bed due to improper placement and use of an air mattress.
Cokato Elder Abuse Attorney
Cokato Elder Abuse and Neglect Attorney Cokato Elder Abuse Attorney Kenneth L. LaBore is experienced in handling complex medical malpractice cases including nursing home neglect and abuse cases. Mr. LaBore has held elder care facilities across the state accountable for
How to Check Out a Nursing Home in Minnesota
How to Check Out a Nursing Home in Minnesota How to Check Out a Nursing Home -there was an excellent story this week in the Star & Tribune titled: To check a nursing home. There was information for consumers and
Care Providers Should Only Admit Residents if Able to Provide Proper Care
Unless otherwise provided by law, including laws against discrimination, residents must not be admitted or retained for whom care cannot be provided in keeping with their known physical, mental, or behavioral condition. Prospective residents who are denied admission must be informed of the reason for the denial of their admission.
Memory Care Falls
Memory Care Falls Result in Part Due to Lack of Training Memory Care Falls. Falls in memory care and other elder care facilities are common occurrences. The resident’s usually have Alzheimer’s or dementia and are prone to confusion and many
Selecting an Elder Care Facility
Resources for Selecting an Elder Care Facility Selecting an elder care facility is a difficult and import decision. The resident or family member needs to consider many factors including the location, costs, payment sources such as Medicaid and Minnesota Elder
Special Focus Facility Process
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid CMS creates a special focus facility list of nursing homes that have a history of serious quality issues and are included in a program designed to seek improvement in care.
Minimum Staffing Levels Required in a Minnesota Nursing Homes
The minimum number of hours of nursing personnel to be provided in a nursing home is the greater of two hours per resident per 24 hours or 0.95 hours per standardized resident day. Upon transition to the 34 group, RUG-III resident classification system, the 0.95 hours per standardized resident day shall no longer apply.
Competent Staff in Nursing Homes is Required by Federal and State Law
Competent Staff in Nursing Homes is a Federal Mandate Minnesota law requires that a nursing home must have on duty at all times a sufficient number of qualified nursing personnel, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistants and
Dehydration of Nursing Home Residents
Nursing Homes Have a Legal Duty to Prevent Dehydration and Notice Dehydration Signs Dehydration occurs when a nursing home resident loses more water than they take in. The human body requires an adequate amount of fluid to function properly; for
Delay in Answering Call Light – Leading to Fall(s) in Minnesota Nursing Home
Nursing Staff Delay in Answering Call Light in Nursing Homes Causes Fall Injuries Delay in answering call light – the Albert Lea Good Samaritian society was cited by the Minnesota Department of Health for Neglect of Health Care – Falls when a
A Functional 911 Policy is a Life Saver
A Functional 911 Policy Saves Lives in Nursing Homes and Other Elder Care Facilities Lack of current and enforced 911 policy. Many of the deaths I have seen in handling nursing home abuse and neglect cases throughout Minnesota have a
Who is considered a “Vulnerable Adult” in Minnesota?
Who is considered a “Vulnerable Adult” – according to Minnesota Statute 626.5572 § Subd. 21(a) “Vulnerable adult” means any person 18 years of age or older who:
(1) is a resident or inpatient of a facility;
Right to Access Medical Records
Right to Access Medical Records – nursing home residents and their legal representatives. A Minnesota nursing home facility has the duty to have timely and complete records produced reflecting the Care Plan and actual treatment provided to the resident the nursing home resident or their legal representative has the right to access and copy the medical records, diagnostic tests and other documentation as it pertains to the care and treatment provided in the facility.
Survey Findings
Minnesota Nursing Home Survey Findings According to the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, Survey Findings, under a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), is responsible for ensuring that facilities accepting Medicare and Medicaid payment
Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements
Minnesota Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements Nursing homes cannot seek pre-dispute arbitration agreement as condition for admission. Pursuant to federal regulations 42 CFR 483.70(n), binding arbitration agreements. (1) A facility must not enter into a pre-dispute agreement for binding arbitration with
Assisted Living Medication Error
Minnesota Assisted Living Medication Error Despite the fact that many assisted living care providers charge more for a room and care than a nursing home there is a trade off you are getting a nicer room and usually newer more luxurious dining
Assisted Living Assault
Minnesota Assisted Living Assault Facilities deal with people with cognitive deficiencies with a wide range of abilities and risks for each resident assisted living assault risks. Some residents are very mobile and active and other need assistance with transfer and
Memory Care Sexual Assault
Lack of Skilled Staff at Memory Care – Sexual Assault is the Unintended Result Memory care facilities deal with people with cognitive deficiencies with a wide range of abilities and risks for each resident. Some residents are very mobile and active
Assisted Living Medication Errors
Minnesota Assisted Living Medication Errors Claims of neglect and abuse include assisted living medication errors are usually considered malpractices pursuant to Minnesota Statute 145.682. In the event the medication mistake is such leads to death of a resident a wrongful death case under
Reporting Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
According to Minnesota Statute 626.5772, Subd. 2, “abuse” can include many things, including: an act against a vulnerable adult that constitutes a violation of, an attempt to violate, or aiding and abetting a violation of an assault, the use of drugs to injure or facilitate crime
Definition of “Neglect” and Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing Home Neglect Definition My personal nursing home neglect definition is failing to provide care as ordered or failing to provide adequate training, staffing and/or medical equipment usually resulting in a preventable injury. Nursing homes are considered mandated reporters and
Nursing Home Health Facility Complaints
Allegations of physical and sexual abuse as well as neglect are investigated administratively by the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Health Facility Complaints, (OHFC).