Signe and Olivias Cited by MDH After Medication Theft from Three Clients

Medication Theft at Signe and Olivias in Olgilvie

In a report dated September 20, 2016, the Minnesota Department of Health, it was alleged that clients at Signe and Olivias in Ogilvie were financially exploited by staff.  The alleged perpetrator (AP) took the clients’ medication for his/her personal use.

Based on a preponderance of the evidence, financially exploitation did occur when the alleged perpetrator (AP) withheld and disposed of medications that belonged to three clients.  The AP admitted s/he willfully withheld and disposed of medications that belonged to the clients.

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Elder Abuse, Physical Abuse by Staff, Signe Olivias Ogilvie Minnesota

Signe Olivias Ogilvie Complaint Findings for Physical Abuse

In a report concluded on February 17, 2011, the Minnesota Department of Health cites Signe Olivias Ogilvie for physical abuse by staff.

The allegation is abuse based on the following information: Client #1 was pinched by a staff person, alleged perpetrator (AP) resulting in a skin tear.

Substantiated Allegation of Physical Abuse by Staff at Signe Olivias Ogilvie

According to the Prevent Elder Abuse Physical Abuse and Neglect, indicators are signs or clues that abuse has occurred. Physical indicators may include injuries or bruises, while behavioral indicators are ways victims and abusers act or interact with each other. Many of the indicators listed below can be explained by other causes (e.g. a bruise may be the result of an accidental fall) and no single indicator can be taken as conclusive proof. Rather, one should look for patterns or clusters of indicators that suggest a problem.

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 physical abuse, financial exploitation or any other form of elder abuse or neglect contact Elder Abuse and Neglect Attorney Kenneth LaBore at 612-743-9048 or toll free at 1-888-452-6589 or by email at KLaBore@MNnursinghomeneglect.com.

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