MDH Cites Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East Cited for Neglect
In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East was neglected when the alleged perpetrator failed to update and notify the physician when the resident had a change in condition in the middle of the night.
Failure to Respond to Resident’s Change in Condition Leads to MDH Complaint at Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East
Based on a preponderance of evidence neglect occurred when a resident had a seizure, which was a change in the resident’s condition, and the alleged perpetrator (AP) failed to contact the on-call physician or nurse practitioner. The resident died.
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A common form of neglect in elder care facilities involves a failure to properly monitor and then respond to a resident who has a sudden decline or change in condition. Calling the physician and 911 can save lives. Most forms of elder abuse are preventable with proper care and supervision.
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