Elderly Woman Left Behind in Senior Facility during Eaton Fire Rescued by Son
A man recalled the frightening moment he rushed to save his elderly mother before the Eaton Fire in California destroyed her senior living facility.
Patient Kidnapped from California Care Facility in Conservatorship Scheme
California police reported that three people are accused of abducting a patient from a healthcare facility as part of a conservatorship scheme; the trio entered…
Nursing Home Sued After Resident Falls Down Concrete Stairs in Wheelchair
A western Iowa nursing home is facing a lawsuit filed by a woman who fell down a flight of concrete stairs at the home while…
Ventilation Fans Reduce Bacteria Inhalation Risk After Toilet Flushing
Bioaerosol emissions during toilet flushing are an often-overlooked source of potential health risks in shared public facilities. A new study published in Risk Analysis found…
Two Chicago Hospital Staffers Injured by Patient
Two emergency department staff members at Provident Hospital of Cook County were injured by a patient Monday afternoon, according to a statement from the hospital.
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital Nurse Attacked by Patient, Suffers Critical Injuries
A hospital nurse in Palm Beach County suffered critical injuries after she was attacked by a patient Tuesday, according to sheriff’s deputies.
Georgia Nursing Home Employee Arrested for Assaulting 83-Year-Old Resident
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) working at a Georgian nursing home was arrested after a claim of patient abuse was filed by three other CNAs.
Doctor Arrested in Germany over Patients’ Deaths Is Now Suspected of 10 Killings
A doctor in Berlin who was first arrested in August on suspicion of killing four elderly patients is now suspected of killing a total of…
Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced to House Arrest, Probation for Kicking Nurse in Face
A Wilkes-Barre woman accused of kicking a nurse in the face at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital was sentenced to 24 months restrictive probation with the first…
Late Night Fire at Indiana Nursing Home
Late Wednesday night, fire crews in Knox County responded to a fire at Aperion Care, which is located on Old Bruce Road in Vincennes and…