10 of the Most Common Injuries in Nursing Homes
Negligence in nursing homes often stems from overworked staff, crowded facilities, and improper treatment. Although you, as a visiting family member, can spot this with certain signs, including physical and behavioral changes, negligence manifests itself further as life-changing injuries. Medication errors, not monitoring residents’ eating habits, and restraint have potential to result in the following…
Latest Risperdal Case Developments: New Study, Start of Bellwether Trial, $2.2 Billion Settlement
With 900 pending Multi-District Litigation cases in Philadelphia, the first bellwether trial concerning Risperdal’s side effects started on Monday. The Nov. 3 trial (Re: Risperdal Litigation, Case No: 100300296, in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas) is the start of three to determine how the jury will respond. The second has been scheduled for January…
Waterbury, CT Nursing Home Fined for Multiple Instances of Negligence
CT Watchdog reported earlier in August that the Rosegarden Health and Rehabilitation Center in Waterbury, CT received a $5,000 fine from the state Department of Public Health and is now required to hire a nursing home consultant. The website’s report is extensive. According to their statements, the fine and consulting requirement came as part of…
Six More Conn. Nursing Homes Receive Department of Health Citations
Compared to other states, Connecticut’s quality of nursing care tends to be above average. Yet, the state Department of Health monitors the type and degree of treatment residents receive, from staff following up on a doctor’s orders to how well patients are watched. As a result, citations for failing to provide quality care in these…
Risperdal’s Side Effects: Range and Severity
Risperdal, an atypical antipsychotic approved for treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in adults and autism and bipolar disorder in children, has been the subject of multiple lawsuits at the state level. Plaintiffs claim manufacturer Johnson & Johnson never provided sufficient warning about side effects, and stated false claims concerning risks in advertising. As well,…
