Nursing Homes Have a Legal Duty to Prevent Dehydration and Notice Dehydration Signs Dehydration occurs when a nursing home resident loses more water than they take in. The human body requires an adequate amount of fluid to function properly; for
Milesteone Senior Living Client Dies Days After Severe Dehydration and Weight Loss
In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health dated April 4, 2016, it is alleged that at Milestone Senior Living was neglected when s/he lost at least 25 pounds in two months. Also the client was hospitalized and was found to be extremely dehydrated. The client died three days later.
Benedictine Health Center Neglect Substantiated
Benedictine Health Center in City Complaint Findings for Neglect In a report concluded on June 20, 2012, the Minnesota Department of Health cites Benedictine Health Center Neglect Substantiated for neglect of health care. The allegation is neglect based on the following: Resident #1 was not