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What should be included in a diabetic’s care plan in a nursing home?

Chicago, IL—Nursing homes are relied on for assistance and supervision of aging individuals. People move into nursing homes generally because their physical/mental state interferes with their ability to care for themselves. While many of the individuals who relocate to a nursing home aren’t suffering from any serious medical conditions, there are plenty who are.  Dementia […]

Two Illinois Nursing Home Employees Charged Over the Death of a Resident

Two individuals employed by an Illinois nursing home are facing criminal charges after a resident was left inside a van on February 2, 2021, “when temperatures dropped well below freezing,” according to NBC Chicago 5. The source says the 96-year-old resident was being transported by bus to a local hospital and upon returning to the […]

Multiple Nursing Homes in Illinois Cited and Fined for Serious Violations

Nursing homes in Illinois are required to meet certain standards to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents are not put in jeopardy. Unfortunately, not all homes take the necessary steps to meet them. The Quad-City Times recently reported that multiple nursing homes within the state were cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health […]

X-Ray Technician Charged After Sexually Assaulting Nursing Home Resident

Sexual abuse is a commonly occurring issue in nursing homes but is often underreported. Because many sexual abuse victims suffer from memory loss, they are often unable to report what happened, allowing the perpetrator to either continue with the abuse or move onto their next victim. According to statistics, older individuals who suffer from dementia […]

Are nursing home staffers in Illinois required to report sexual abuse allegations?

Under Illinois law, certain professionals are required to report suspected abuse, including those who work in nursing homes.1 Allegations of physical abuse, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse should all be reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health and/or the local authorities. The Illinois Department on Aging states that professionals are required to make reports […]

How to Address Unsanitary Conditions in a Nursing Home in Chicago

Nursing homes are expected to maintain a certain level of cleanliness not only because residents deserve to live in a facility that is sanitary and clean, but also because unsanitary conditions promote the spread of bacteria and infections. Unfortunately, not all workers in these facilities recognize how serious it is to maintain a healthy level […]

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