In a report from the MDH, Heritage of Edina was cited with neglect. The alleged perpetrator (AP) was responsible for maltreatment. The baseboard heat radiator in the client’s room became excessively hot and burned the client on her left arm,
Scalding Burn Injuries
Scalding Burn Injuries Prevention Article – From CDC Scalds According to the CDC scalds are burn injuries – scalding burn injuries attributed to hot liquids or steam, account for 33%–58% of all patients hospitalized for burns in the United States (1–3). Adults aged ≥65
Oxygen Burn Injury in Nursing Homes
Stop Oxygen Burn Injury One of the most horrific types of injuries I have seen in my career as a nursinghome neglect and abuse attorney is that of oxygen fire burn injury with elderly residents who continue to smoke. As
Third Degree Burns in Nursing Home from Radiator
Federal regulation 42 CFR §483.25 (h) establishes a duty for the nursing home to that the resident receives adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents, including third degree burns.
42 CFR §483.25 (h) Accidents. The facility must ensure that—
(1) The resident environment remains as free of accident hazards [including third degree burns] as is possible; and
(2) Each resident receives adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents.