This sad (but all too common) case report comes to us from the great state of Texas.
Emilio Gonzalez, 76, lived at the Living Centers of Texas Nursing Home for several years. He was subsequently admitted to a local hospital where he was diagnosed as having pneumonia, Stage IV pressure sores on his hip, and dehydration. He required multiple debridements (a gruesome process of cutting away dead and necrotic tissue) and later died of his condition. He was survived by his five adult children.
Gonzalez’s daughter, on behalf of his estate, sued the nursing home, alleging that it failed to provide proper medical and nursing care to Gonzalez and prevent his pressure sores during the six months preceding his death. Among other things, the plaintiff claimed that nursing home staff failed to turn Gonzalez frequently, provide adequate nourishment, properly evaluate his fluid intake, and take other measures to protect his skin’s integrity.
The Result: A jury awarded $592,400 to the estate. Maybe the jury's award will get some attention. Too many nursing homes act like they are just warehouses for the elderly...just a "holding cell" waiting for the end of life. The last days of our loved ones need to be much better.
Showing posts with label nursing home abuse neglect. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nursing home abuse neglect. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
NURSING HOME GETS HIT WITH VERDICT OVER DECUBITUS ULCERS
This sad (but all too common) case report comes to us from the great state of Texas.
Emilio Gonzalez, 76, lived at the Living Centers of Texas Nursing Home for several years. He was subsequently admitted to a local hospital where he was diagnosed as having pneumonia, Stage IV pressure sores on his hip, and dehydration. He required multiple debridements (a gruesome process of cutting away dead and necrotic tissue) and later died of his condition. He was survived by his five adult children.
Gonzalez’s daughter, on behalf of his estate, sued the nursing home, alleging that it failed to provide proper medical and nursing care to Gonzalez and prevent his pressure sores during the six months preceding his death. Among other things, the plaintiff claimed that nursing home staff failed to turn Gonzalez frequently, provide adequate nourishment, properly evaluate his fluid intake, and take other measures to protect his skin’s integrity.
The Result: A jury awarded $592,400 to the estate. Maybe the jury's award will get some attention. Too many nursing homes act like they are just warehouses for the elderly...just a "holding cell" waiting for the end of life. The last days of our loved ones need to be much better.
Emilio Gonzalez, 76, lived at the Living Centers of Texas Nursing Home for several years. He was subsequently admitted to a local hospital where he was diagnosed as having pneumonia, Stage IV pressure sores on his hip, and dehydration. He required multiple debridements (a gruesome process of cutting away dead and necrotic tissue) and later died of his condition. He was survived by his five adult children.
Gonzalez’s daughter, on behalf of his estate, sued the nursing home, alleging that it failed to provide proper medical and nursing care to Gonzalez and prevent his pressure sores during the six months preceding his death. Among other things, the plaintiff claimed that nursing home staff failed to turn Gonzalez frequently, provide adequate nourishment, properly evaluate his fluid intake, and take other measures to protect his skin’s integrity.
The Result: A jury awarded $592,400 to the estate. Maybe the jury's award will get some attention. Too many nursing homes act like they are just warehouses for the elderly...just a "holding cell" waiting for the end of life. The last days of our loved ones need to be much better.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
NURSING HOME RESIDENT DIES AFTER BEING LEFT ALONE OUTSIDE FACILITY
Here is another disturbing report from the American Association for Justice.
Russell Binning, a 93-year-old resident of the East Bank Center Nursing Home in Illinois, suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and used a wheelchair. While Binning was sitting near the front door of the home, a visitor wheeled him to the outside of the home and left him there unattended. Binning subsequently rolled down a hill in his wheelchair and fell into a ditch near the side of a road. He suffered fatal injuries in the fall. Binning is survived by his wife and two adult sons.
Mr. Binning’s wife and sons sued the home, alleging that it failed to (1) properly monitor and supervise Binning, (2) properly control activity near the home’s front entrance, and (3) warn others not to assist residents without permission. Suit also alleged that the defendant failed to ensure Binning’s safety and prevent him from exiting the facility.
My Question: Where was the nurse or aide who took Mr. Binnings outside the building?
Russell Binning, a 93-year-old resident of the East Bank Center Nursing Home in Illinois, suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and used a wheelchair. While Binning was sitting near the front door of the home, a visitor wheeled him to the outside of the home and left him there unattended. Binning subsequently rolled down a hill in his wheelchair and fell into a ditch near the side of a road. He suffered fatal injuries in the fall. Binning is survived by his wife and two adult sons.
Mr. Binning’s wife and sons sued the home, alleging that it failed to (1) properly monitor and supervise Binning, (2) properly control activity near the home’s front entrance, and (3) warn others not to assist residents without permission. Suit also alleged that the defendant failed to ensure Binning’s safety and prevent him from exiting the facility.
My Question: Where was the nurse or aide who took Mr. Binnings outside the building?
NURSING HOME RESIDENT DIES AFTER BEING LEFT ALONE OUTSIDE FACILITY
Here is another disturbing report from the American Association for Justice.
Russell Binning, a 93-year-old resident of the East Bank Center Nursing Home in Illinois, suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and used a wheelchair. While Binning was sitting near the front door of the home, a visitor wheeled him to the outside of the home and left him there unattended. Binning subsequently rolled down a hill in his wheelchair and fell into a ditch near the side of a road. He suffered fatal injuries in the fall. Binning is survived by his wife and two adult sons.
Mr. Binning’s wife and sons sued the home, alleging that it failed to (1) properly monitor and supervise Binning, (2) properly control activity near the home’s front entrance, and (3) warn others not to assist residents without permission. Suit also alleged that the defendant failed to ensure Binning’s safety and prevent him from exiting the facility.
My Question: Where was the nurse or aide who took Mr. Binnings outside the building?
Russell Binning, a 93-year-old resident of the East Bank Center Nursing Home in Illinois, suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and used a wheelchair. While Binning was sitting near the front door of the home, a visitor wheeled him to the outside of the home and left him there unattended. Binning subsequently rolled down a hill in his wheelchair and fell into a ditch near the side of a road. He suffered fatal injuries in the fall. Binning is survived by his wife and two adult sons.
Mr. Binning’s wife and sons sued the home, alleging that it failed to (1) properly monitor and supervise Binning, (2) properly control activity near the home’s front entrance, and (3) warn others not to assist residents without permission. Suit also alleged that the defendant failed to ensure Binning’s safety and prevent him from exiting the facility.
My Question: Where was the nurse or aide who took Mr. Binnings outside the building?
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