Minnesota Recently in News Headlines Regarding Nursing Home Abuse
As a New York nursing home abuse and neglect law firm, the Buffalo NY attorneys at Brown Chiari realize that abuse goes on every day in nursing homes across the nation. Recently, the Pioneer Press reported on three separate incidents that have taken place in Minnesota nursing homes in recent months.
In one instance, a nursing home was found to be responsible for injuries suffered by several residents following hot pack administration. Three residents were burned by the hot packs; it was found that the same employee was responsible in each case. Even after the first burn complaint was filed, the nursing home continued to allow the employee to administer the hot packs.
In another case, an elderly man was left bleeding after being grabbed with extreme force by an employee at the assisted living facility where he resided. Following investigations in to the incident, the employee was terminated and found liable for the abuse to the elderly man.
Lastly, a nursing home resident suffered three broken toes while being pushed in a wheelchair by an employee at the nursing home where she resided. The resident’s foot was struck with tremendous force. Unfortunately, that isn’t where the abuse ends in this case. The nursing home did not bother to have the woman’s foot x-rayed after the incident, so she did not receive appropriate care for five days after sustaining the injury.
These are just a few examples of the abuse and neglect that go on in our nursing homes every day. Nursing home abuse and neglect takes many forms; for example, residents may not be provided with meals and/or medication on a timely basis, or they may be denied hygiene care. In some instances, residents have died due to severe abuse and neglect.
At Brown Chiari, we believe that nursing home residents have a right to good care and living in a safe environment. If your loved one has suffered abuse in a nursing home facility, contact our New York nursing home abuse lawyers today.