The Anoka Rehab & Living Center has 3 substantiated claims of abuse or neglect since 2013. In a report concluded in March 2018, a facility staff member stole narcotic medication intended for a resident for his or her personal use….
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Keeping a Loved One in a Nursing Home Safe From Coronavirus
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.
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The Minnesota Department of Health has substantiated the occurrence of neglect at the Elders Home nursing home in New York Mills, Minnesota. The state investigation found that the “facility staff failed to complete a thorough assessment for the resident’s continued ability to safety use bilateral side…
As reported on previously, the use of bed-rails in nursing homes poses a serious risk for elderly patients. Many elders have become trapped in bed-rails, where they have sustained serious injuries, some of which proved fatal. A 76-year-old Edina woman…
An article published last February highlights the dangers of using bed rails in nursing home facilities. A 94-year old woman was found dead by caretakers. Her head was stuck between the mattress and the rails. The tragedy occurred at a…
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has completed its investigation of neglect concerns at the Anoka Rehab and Living Center Nursing Home in Anoka, Minnesota. A complaint was filed with the Department of Health alleging that neglect occurred when a…
Bed rails are one among many different factors that make up a comprehensive care plan of you or a loved one. Bed rails may not be among the first factors considered when assessing the quality of healthcare, but it is…
The “Clinical Guidance for the Assessment and Implementation of Bed Rails” has determined: [If] bed rails are required and that other environmental or treatment considerations…were unsuccessful in meeting the patient’s assessed needs, then close attention must be given to the…
The Hospital Bed Safety Work Group has identified three areas in which healthcare providers can minimize the risks and hazards associated with bed rail usage. These three categories are 1) nursing, 2) medical, and 3) patient/family. The report provides a…
The Hospital Bed Safety Work Group included 7 recommended administrative and management policies that safety conscious healthcare facilities should always consider. As mentioned in previous posts in this series, the decision to use or discontinue the use of bed rails…
