Nursing home abuse is an epidemic and our blog is designed to inform on nursing home abuse cases, nursing home abuse resources, and legal options for families of loved ones who have suffered from nursing home abuse or neglect.
Most of the first deaths in the United States from COVID-19 were of residents of a long-term care facility in Washington state. The federal government has issued new guidelines in an attempt to keep nursing home residents safe from COVID-19. The new federal guidelines, issued in a paper called a “guidance”, direct nursing homes to take action to prevent the spread of infection.
Medical malpractice occurs when a negligent act or omission by a doctor or other medical professional results in damage or harm to a patient. Recently, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that Minnesota law permits recovery for “loss of chance” in…
The Star Tribune published an article today by reporter Brad Schrade, entitled Minnesota Families Demand Voice in Nursing Home Inquiries. The article focuses on the failure of the Minnesota Department of Health and its Office of Health Facility Complaints’ (OHFC) to adequately involve…
Each year, U.S. News and World Report researches and rates more than 15, 000 nursing homes throughout the United States. The 2013 report provides consumers with important data on nursing home safety, health inspections, staffing and more. The report classifies…
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has completed its investigation of neglect concerns at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Lakefield, Minnesota. A complaint was filed with the MDH alleging that a resident fell from his wheelchair, resulting in a…
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has completed its investigation of neglect concerns at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls, Minnesota. A complaint was filed with the MDH alleging that while transferring a resident with a Hoyer lift, a…
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has completed its investigation of neglect concerns at the Golden LivingCenter Lynnhurst nursing home in St Paul, Minnesota. A complaint was filed with the MDH alleging that a resident fell from his bed resulting…
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has completed its investigation of neglect concerns at the Providence Place nursing home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A complaint was filed with the Department alleging that a nursing assistant did not transfer a resident according…
