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Three nursing home facilities in Illinois were recently cited and fined for violations.One of these nursing homes was cited at the end of 2017 and the other two were cited during the first three months of 2018. Here are more details about the violations..
With more and more accidents occurring involving semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles, the demand for autonomous trucks has grown. In 2015, 415,000 crashes were reported to police involving large trucks and 3,598 of those were fatal, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. While many fear that these vehicles could result in many truckers being put out of a job, the overall goal is to help reduce truck collisions from transpiring which in turn will decrease the number of deaths and injuries we read about.
Teens have a lot to learn when it comes to driving. Because of their inexperience on the roadway, teens are often unaware of the hazardous conditions that contribute to an accident. Take for instance the weather. While most teens should know that rainy weather makes for a slippery roadway, some don’t and drive as though the rain does not heighten the risk of an accident. Aside from inclement weather, some teens are also unaware about how to operate their vehicle properlywhen sharing the roadway with large commercial trucks.
Alzheimer’s is “a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior” and affects each person differently [Source: Alzheimer’s Association]. Generally, the disease goes through stages and an individual’s condition changes as the disease progresses. If you have a loved one that was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you might be wondering what type of care you should place them under as the disease often requires that they are monitored around-the-clock.
ABC News 2 shared video camera footage that caught a staff member at a Livonia, Michigan nursing home abusing an elderly resident, and it is unbearable to watch. Husein Younes, 87, first went to Autumnwood nursing home for assistance while he recovered from surgery he had in May 2015. While most assume that when they place an elderly relative in a nursing home they are going to receive quality care and be treated with respect. Unfortunately, Younes was subjected to conditions much different than that. He complained to his family that a caregiver at Autumnwood was mistreating him. That is when the family decided to place a hidden camera to catch the woman in the act.
A trucker’s job isn’t an easy one. Having to drive for days on end without being able to see their family and succumbing to an inconsistent and sometimes unhealthy diet makes a trucker’s life a little tougher. Those endless days on what seems like a never-ending road is hard on the eyes and body which means they need to be taking care of their health. Diet and rest are two key things every trucker need to take care of.
The Department of Health & Human Services estimates that 380,000 people die each year due to infection-related complications. Many of these deaths happen in nursing homes where lapses in infection control have become a norm. Simple steps to prevent infections, such as hand-washing, isolating sick patients, and preventing sick employees from coming to work are being ignored across America’s nursing homes.
The Chicago Sun Times reported that four years of inspection records show 74% of nursing homes were cited for failing to meet infection control standards.
This investigation revealed that while repeat citations are being commonly issued for infection control violations, disciplinary actions against nursing homes, such as fines, are rare. Nationwide, only 1 in 75 nursing homes that was found deficient for infection control in these four years has received a high-level citation that results in a financial penalty.
Infections, many avoidable, cause a quarter of the medical injuries Medicare beneficiaries experience in nursing homes, according to The Department of Health & Human Services’ report. Infections are also among the most frequent reasons residents are sent back again to the hospital.
While the deaths from infection-related complications grow, the nursing home industry is getting the message that they don’t need to act. Low-level warnings given year after year are falling on deaf ears. Nursing homes need to hire adequate staff, properly train staff about infection control, and provide sufficient paid sick leave to staff to encourage them to stay home when they are sick. While these changes are easy to implement, they will not happen unless The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which oversees nursing home inspections, recognizes that nursing homes need accountability.
While it may take some time for CMS to update their regulations for nursing homes, don’t feel that you or your family member is alone. If you or a loved one was injured due to an infection caused in a nursing home, you are entitled to justice and fair compensation for the harm caused. The Chicago nursing home neglect attorneys of the Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd. have over 50 years of combined experience in taking on some of the largest corporate-chain nursing homes. With a reputation for tough litigation and verdicts and settlements in the millions of dollars for our clients, we understand the tactics nursing homes use to protect their bottom lines. Contact us for a free initial consultation. Call 1 (312) 384-1920 or 1 (800) 693-1LAW, or reach us by email.
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As if Chicago nursing homes haven’t gotten enough scrutiny for the conditions they allow their residents to live in, CBS Chicago is reporting some alarming news involving patients who are living in these facilities who suffer from dementia. According toCBS Chicago, “nursing homes across the U.S. are misusing prescriptions drugs in order to control the behavior of elderly patients with dementia.”
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