Fall Injuries in Nursing Home is Usually Preventable with Proper Care and Supervision According to an article produced by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, The absolute goal is to prevent fall injuries. The cost of fall injuries among older
Cottagewood Senior Fracture Injury
MDH Report of Cottagewood Senior Fracture Cottagewood Senior fracture allegations. In a report from the MDH, it was alleged that the alleged perpetrator (AP) neglected a resident when they failed to ensure the resident was safely transferred with the mechanical
Heritage Haven Hip Fracture
MDH Report of Heritage Haven Hip Fracture Heritage Haven hip fracture allegations. In a report from the MDH, it is alleged the resident was neglected when the alleged perpetrator (AP), facility staff, failed to transfer the resident according to the
Fractures from Falls are Preventable
Fractures From Falls in Nursing Homes Many of the fractures from falls in nursing homes and other care settings are preventable had the resident received proper supervision or had their been adequate numbers of well trained staff to perform tasks
Nursing Homes Need to Avoid Accidents Including Falls
Unlike many types of accidents, falls are often preventable with adequate and trained staff providing proper care and monitoring. Even if the actual fall event is an accident many facilities fail to take the necessary required steps to protect the interests of the vulnerable adult, by not adequately responding to the fall event.
Hillcrest Care Fall with Fractured Hip
In a report from MDH, it was alleged that a client at Hillcrest Care and Rehabilitation in Mankato was injured when they rolled out of bed due to improper placement and use of an air mattress.
Memory Care Falls
Memory Care Falls Result in Part Due to Lack of Training Memory Care Falls. Falls in memory care and other elder care facilities are common occurrences. The resident’s usually have Alzheimer’s or dementia and are prone to confusion and many
Wrongful Death From Falls in Minnesota Nursing Homes
Wrongful Death From Falls Due to Elder Neglect There are many types of elder neglect that can lead to injuries and wrongful death from falls being the leading one. There are many situations when a resident of a nursing home,
Wheelchair Injury
Nursing Home Wheelchair Injury One of the more common ways nursing home and other elder care facility residents suffer serious injuries and death is from wheelchair fall injury incidents. There are many ways that that injuries can occur including from wheelchairs tipping
Nursing Home Fall Injury Lawyer
Minnesota Nursing Home Fall Injury Lawyer A personal injury attorney who is the area of practice as a nursing home fall injury lawyer is handling a case that is a combination of many types of cases in Minnesota. There is
Nursing Homes Have a Legal Duty to Avoid Preventable Accidents and Falls
Nursing Homes Have a Legal Duty to Prevent Accidents and Falls Nursing homes must prevent accidents and falls, but after a fall the individual needs to be closely monitored and assessed by qualified nursing or home staff. Often the nursing
Saint Therese of Woodbury Resident Falls with Injuries
In a report from the MDH, St. Therese / Saint Therese of Woodbury was alleged to neglect a resident when the facility failed to follow the client’s service plan for toileting, resulting in a fall with injuries. Fall Injury at
Maple Hill Senior Living – Multiple Falls
Fracture to Shoulder of Resident at Maple Hill Senior Living In a report from the MDH it is alleged that the Maple Hill Senior Living (AP) neglected the client, on two separate occasions, when the AP did not answer the
Hoyer Mechanical Patient Lift Fall Injuries
How to Avoid Injury From Mechanical Patient Lifts Patient lift fall. Nursing Homes have a legal duty to ensure that all the patient lifts also known as Hoyer Lifts and other medical equipment, including the staff training, is up to
Assisted Living Falls
Minnesota Assisted Living Falls Injuries due to falls in nursing home and assisted living falls are common some due to obvious neglect other the cause is not as clear. The underlying cause of many accidents is a delay in response
TFF Care Fails to Timely Respond to Fracture Injuries
MDH Cites Facility After Fall with Fractures In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at TFF Care Copperfield Hill, The Lodge was neglected when the alleged perpetrator (AP) failed to answer the
Hometown Senior Living Resident Suffers Fractured Hip
MDH Cites Hometown Senior Living after Resident Falls with Fracture In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Hometown Senior Living the alleged perpetrator (AP) neglected the client, when the AP failed
Fall Injury at Brookdale North Oaks
MDH Cites Brookdale North Oaks In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Brookdale North Oaks was not adequately supervised and fell and was hospitalized with fractured shoulder. Failure to supervise leads
Lino Lakes Assisted Living Exploitation and Fall Injuries Substantiated
In a recent MDH report there was substantiated neglect found against Lino Lakes Assisted Living when a resident suffered rib fractures. The facility neglected a client when staff failed to assist the client with toileting, and the client fell resulting
Augustana Emerald Crest Minnetonka Resident Dies After Fall
MDH Cites Augustana Emerald Crest Minnetonka After Resident Suffers Femur Fracture In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Augustana Emerald Crest Minnetonka was neglected when the alleged perpetrator (AP) failed to
Fall at the Shores at Lake Phalen Leads to Head Injury with Laceration
MDH Cites the Shores at Lake Phalen after Head Injury to Resident In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that clients at the Shores at Lake Phalen were neglected when the facility failed to provide
Mendota Heights WP LLC Cited With Neglect by MDH
Resident Suffers Fractured Hip at Mendota Heights White Pine II In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that clients at Mendota Heights White Pine were neglected when the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to
New Journey Residence Complaint for Neglect
Resident Suffers Head Injury After Fall on Stairway It is alleged in a report from the Minnesota Department of Health that a client at New Journey Residence was neglected when the facility did not provide a safe environment and received
Heritage of Edina Neglect – Wandering Resident, Falls, Burns
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,
Harmony House Pierz – Fall Injuries – Sexual Assault
In a report from the MDH it was alleged that a Harmony House staff member sexually abused the client when she inserted a finger into the client’s vagina during two separate incidents. Sexual abuse was substantiated. The AP was responsible
Riverview Landing Lack of Assistance to Client who had Fallen
Facility’s Failure to Respond Leads to Neglect after Fall In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Riverview Landing failed to provide appropriate assistance to the client after a fall incident. The
Centracare Health Monticello Resident Suffers Fractured Ankle
MDH Cites Centracare Health Monticello after Resident Injured Ankle During Transfer In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Centracare Health Monticello was neglected when the alleged perpetrator did not follow the
Maple Senior Living aka NAGOMI, Inc., Client Suffers Head Injuries
MDH Cites Maple Senior Living Failed to Supervise a Client who Became Locked in Storage Room and Suffered Trauma to Head In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Maple Senior Living
Head Injuries From Nursing Home Falls
Head Injuries Including Traumatic Brain Injuries TBI are Usually Preventable and Can Lead to Permanent Paralysis and Death. Many of the Injuries are the Result of Falls or Injuries During Transfer.
Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II Cited with Neglect
MDH Cites Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II after Neglect – Resident Fall In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II when the facility failed to provide adequate