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Nursing Home Violations For The Month Of October
The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced the following type “A” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act were cited during the month of October. An “A” violation, which is the most serious licensure violation imposed by the state, pertains to a condition in which there is a substantial probability that death or serious mental or physical harm will result.
The statement of violation for each facility can be obtained by clicking on the facility's name.
Adloff Place, a 16-bed intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled located at 50 Adloff Lane, Springfield, has been fined $25,000 for failure to implement its abuse and neglect policy for 15 residents. Numerous residents suffered injuries, such as cuts and bruises, and those incidents were not properly processed by staff. Residents also suffered poor hygiene due to neglect. The facility requested a hearing on the Department’s action. After a prehearing, the facility withdrew its hearing request and paid a reduced fine. Read more at idph.state.il.us
There are causes of nursing home abuse.
Stressful working conditions, particularly staff shortages, staff burnout and inadequate staff training are some of the factors that can lead to nursing home abuse.
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Nursing home residents have patient rights and certain protections under the law. The nursing home must list and give all new residents a copy of t... Read more >
Definition:
The doctor who is consulted first when a health problem occurs and on whom the patient relies for advice, referrals, and ongoing care.
Hospice
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Usually a combination of at-home and hospital care of the terminally ill that combines medical and social services. It is designed to help both the patient and the family. Hospice care emphasizes pain control, symptom management, and emotional support rather than the use of life-sustaining equipment
Alzheimer's Disease
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A progressive, neurodegenerative disease characterized by death of nerve cells in several areas of the brain, leading to loss of mental functions and physical function. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.
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