Grand Rapids Nursing Home Injures Resident by Failing to Follow its Fall Prevention Policies
Nursing home worker in Grand Rapids cited for neglect
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By: News Tribune, Duluth News Tribune
A worker at a Grand Rapids nursing home was found to have neglected a resident who fell March 9, causing an elbow fracture and hip bruise.
An employee at Evergreen Terrace was responsible for the neglect by failing to follow proper procedures, a report by the Minnesota Department of Health said. The employee was suspended and then fired, the report said.
The employee was taking the resident to the bathroom without a transfer belt and with only one staff member instead of two, in violation of the resident’s care plan, the report said. The employee had twice been disciplined before, according to the state. For the rest of the story see: Nursing home worker in Grand Rapids cited for neglect
As an attorney that handles abuse and neglect cases, I see many easily prevented injuries, including fall injuries. Most falls occur due to improper interventions of lack of adequate safety interventions. Unfortunately, I also see cases where the care plan is not followed and a resident is transferred with inadequate staff or improper equipment. These falls are more than simple neglect since they often are the result of insufficient staffing levels in the facility and poor training.
This website is not intended to provide legal advice as each situation is different and specific factual information must be obtained before an attorney is able to assess the legal questions relevant to your situation.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or abuse in a nursing home or other care facility that serves the elderly in Minnesota , please contact our firm for a free consultation and information regarding the obligations of the facility and your rights as a resident or concerned family member. To contact attorney Kenneth LaBore, directly please send an email to klabore@prslegal.com, or call Ken at 612-767-7503.