Suit Alleges Illinois Nursing Home Resident Died after Being Dropped, Suffering Knee Injury
The family of a deceased Illinois nursing home resident claims she fell and suffered a knee injury, which allegedly contributed to her death.
New York DOH Announces New Infection Control Annual Audit
The Department of Health (DOH) announced in a Dear Administrator Letter (DAL) last week that it will be initiating annual infection control audits using a…
Man Attacks Staff of Massachusetts Hospital and Steals Ambulance
After attacking staff and stealing an ambulance from a Central Massachusetts hospital, a 21-year-old man led a police chase Wednesday night only to crash at…
Wrongful Death Suit Alleges Nursing Home Resident Suffered from Malnutrition, Dehydration
The family of an Illinois nursing home resident claims she died as a result of negligent care, which caused severe malnutrition and dehydration.
Employees Carjacked in Baltimore Hospital Parking Lot in Two Separate Incidents
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital is increasing security after two employees were carjacked within hours of each other outside the building on November 29 and 30.
Georgia Nurse Charged with Sexual Assault against Nursing Home Residents
A nurse in Walker County was arrested for what police say is sexual misconduct in a nursing home. She was charged with sexual assault against…
Arkansas Nursing Home Nurse Injured When New Patient’s Pistol Discharges
A nurse at the Signature Healthcare of Rogersville was injured Friday evening after a loaded and cocked pistol which was among the personal possession of…
Two Rescued from Milwaukee Nursing Home Fire
Milwaukee firefighters were called to the Edenbrook Lakeside at Summit Avenue and Woodstock Place, near Prospect Avenue, around 3:15 a.m. on Thursday.
PA AG Reaches Settlements for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Communities
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced settlements with two nonprofit companies that are leaders in providing interpretation services in the commonwealth, following complaints of ineffective communication…
FDA Safety Communication: Evaluating Plastic Syringes Made in China for Potential Device Failures
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing consumers, healthcare providers, and healthcare facilities that the FDA is evaluating the potential for device failures…