Country Home Comforts Brook Park Complaint Findings for Medications
In a report concluded on July 5, 2012, the Minnesota Department of Health cites Country Home Comforts Brook Park for medication administration.
It is alleged that the licensee does not have an adequate medication system in place based on the following: staff are administering medications to clients without training by a registered nurse, staff are being asked to sign off medications for other staff who actually administered the medication and medication errors are not being documented properly for review by the registered nurse. In addition, the medications are not stored in a locked area.
Country Home Comforts Brook Park Complaint Findings for Neglect – Pressure Ulcers
In another report concluded on May 10, 2012, the Minnesota Department of Health cites Country Home Comforts Brook Park for neglect of health care.
The allegation is neglect based on the following: Client #1 was transferred to the hospital due to a loss of consciousness. While at the hospital, the client was noted to have pressure ulcers on his feet and inability to swallow.
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, pressure ulcers, neglect of health care or any other form of elder abuse or neglect contact Minnesota Elder Abuse Attorney Kenneth LaBore at 1-888-452-6589 or by email at KLaBore@MNnursinghomeneglect.com
