In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health a resident at Heritage of Edina fall incident leads to death of resident 2 days later. The resident was found lying on the ground in the patio located next to his
Brookdale Edina Wound Prevention Issues
Resident Suffers Wounds Brookdale Edina In a report from the MDH, it is alleged that Brookdale Edina failed to reposition the resident every two hours. The resident developed several pressure ulcers on her buttocks and groin area. The resident spent
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.
Minnesota Nursing Home Abuse is Preventable
Stop Minnesota Nursing Home Abuse Any type of nursing home abuse is wrong and a perhaps a crime. Under the Minnesota Nursing Homes Residents Bill of Rights, all residents have the right to “be free from harm, including abuse, neglect