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Nursing Home Cited in Death of Resident Caused by Lack of Oxygen
An elderly female resident in Sac County, Iowa died last month because staff at the nursing home where she lived failed to replace her depleted oxygen tank. The fact that a patient could be neglected to such a degree is yet another alarming example of the substandard care issues seen…
Read MoreNurse Assistant Fired for Helping Resident Call 9-1-1 After Fall
Families may often have to make the difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, but some elderly individuals make that decision for themselves. Whatever the reason for moving to a long-term care facility, residents have a legal right to expect several things, including quality of care,…
Read MoreWhat Do You Need to Know When Searching for an Assisted Living Facility?
Many people are confused about what different types of long-term care facilities provide. For instance, they may think that a nursing home provides the same level of care as an assisted living facility. The article below discusses assisted living facilities, what they provide and how they are different from nursing…
Read MoreThe U.S. Dementia Crisis and Why Better Training Cannot Wait
The United States is witnessing a rapid increase in people aged 65 years and older. In fact, this demographic has grown at almost five times the rate of the rest of the population. Today, this means there are now nearly 60 million people who are currently over the age of…
Read MoreFederal Report Highlights Shortage of Nursing Home Inspectors in Iowa
In 2023, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging’s released a report that has shed light on concerning issues related to nursing home oversight in Iowa. Here are the key findings: Low Inspector-to-Facility Ratio Iowa ranks among the worst in the nation for its ratio of nursing home inspectors to…
Read MoreTwo Tragic Deaths at Iowa Care Facilities – Taking a Closer Look
The Polk County Attorney’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 77-year-old Lynne Stewart. This resident froze to death outside a Bondurant care facility in January 2022. Catherine Forkpa, a nursing assistant involved in the case, was initially facing murder charges. However, that sentence was recently…
Read MoreWoman Works at LTC for Four Years With Fake Nursing Degree
An Iowa woman from Cedar Rapids was recently investigated after raising suspicion that she may have obtained her nursing diploma fraudulently. Using this fake nursing degree, state officials say she was able to get hired by one of the largest nursing home companies in Iowa. She continued to work at…
Read MoreResidents’ Rights Month 2023 and Handling Nursing Home Issues
October 2023 is Residents’ Rights Month, something that is very important to the legal team at PKSD where we are deeply dedicated to advocating for the elderly in nursing homes. What Is Residents’ Rights Month and Why Is it Important? Each year, Consumer Voice honors residents and the elderly everywhere,…
Read MoreNurse Told to Falsify Patient Records at Iowa Care Facility
A nurse who formerly worked at a Sioux City care facility testified that she resigned from her position after being asked to falsify patient records. According to her testimony at a recent hearing, management at the facility asked Teresa A. Hansen to train unqualified workers to administer daily medication to…
Read MoreHighlighting Residents’ Rights Throughout October
October is National Residents’ Rights Month. If you live in a nursing home, assisted living or any other type of long-term care facility, you have certain legal rights. These rights define not just the medical care you should receive, but also your rights to make choices, the way you should…
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