Ecumen Home Care Shoreview Neglect Complaint Findings for Neglect
In a report concluded on August 3, 2012, the Minnesota Department of Health cites Ecumen Home Care Shoreview for neglect of health care.
The allegation is neglect based on the following: Client #1 was not adequately supervised and eloped from the facility on more than one occasion because a wander guard was not secured. In addition the client’s toenails were not cared for resulting in the toenail growing into the underside of the client’s foot.
Ecumen Home Care Shoreview Neglect – Wandering and Elopement
In another report concluded on June 4, 2011, the Minnesota Department of Health cites Ecumen Home Care Shoreview for exploitation by staff.
The allegation is exploitation based on the following: a nurse, alleged perpetrator (AP) took the narcotic pain medication Oxycodone and replaced it with an alternate medication. As a result, Client #1’s, #2’s, #3’s and #4’2 symptoms of pain were not adequately relieved.
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 neglect of health care, financial exploitation, wandering/elopement or any other form of elder abuse or neglect contact Elder Abuse and Neglect Attorney Kenneth LaBore toll free at 1-888-452-6589 or by email at KLaBore@MNnursinghomeneglect.com
