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Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood Fall Accidents
Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood Fall Accidents

Multiple Falls Suffered by Resident at Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood

According to a report from the MDH, a resident at Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood was neglected when the resident sustained six falls within 2 weeks. The resident was not assessed following each fall, not monitored for injury, and no interventions were implemented to prevent further falls.

Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood Neglect Substantiated After Falls

The Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was substantiated. The facility was responsible for maltreatment. Staff failed to follow facility policies and procedures related to falls. Although the resident had a history and identified for risk for falls, nursing staff failed to assess, treat, and monitor, the resident after the falls with injury occurred. In addition, no new interventions were created to prevent further falls.

The investigator conducted interviews with facility members, including administrative staff, nursing staff, and unlicensed staff. The investigator also contacted hospice staff. The investigation included review of the resident’s medical records, hospice records, and death records. At the time of the onsite visit, the investigator observed medication and treatment administration and resident cares provided by facility staff.

The report further states that during an interview, facility and organizational staff, hospice staff, and the resident’s case manager, stated fall interventions were put in place by the facility as they were the primary caregivers. The resident’s hospice nurse case manager stated that hospice personnel could make intervention recommendations, but facility nursing staff were responsible for placing and implementing the information on the resident’s plan of care.

The Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was substantiated.

Contact Us to Discuss Your Concerns

If you have concerns about negligent supervision, falls, fractures, wound care, wrongful death or other neglect and abuse contact Attorney Kenneth LaBore for a free consultation at 612-743-9048 or by email at KLaBore@MNnursinghomeneglect.com.

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