People who suffer from advanced Alzheimer’s Disease need constant care in order to be protected from harm, and many times this harm can come as a result of their own unwitting actions. One of the foundations of proper care for these patients is a regular routine of medication, and when patients go without it, serious problems can arise. According to one report, an assisted living facility that deals mostly with Alzheimer’s patients has had its license revoked for repeated findings that patients were not receiving their medication, leading to multiple injuries.
According to the Las Vegas Sun:
“State health authorities are revoking the license of Chancellor Gardens of the Lakes after a third investigation in two months revealed that residents were still not receiving proper medications.
Chancellor Gardens was notified of the revocation Wednesday, but the facility will appeal, which means its 109 residents will not be forced to move right away. A decision about the revocation could come within three months, state officials said, although there’s still a chance it could be shuttered immediately.
In mid-September an inspection revealed residents were in “immediate jeopardy” because they were missing medications. A month later another inspection revealed that residents were not receiving their drugs, resulting in three hospitalizations. State inspectors discovered technicians were throwing pills away rather than administering them to residents.
And the most recent inspection, between Nov. 18-19, found that 25 of 78 residents were not receiving medications as prescribed and nine of 80 did not have one or more medications available.”
The facility issued a statement that basically blamed the staff, but regardless of the reasons, neglect is an issue that gives rise to civil liability. If someone you love has not been cared for properly in an assisted living situation, you need to hold them accountable by contacting a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who understands the laws that govern these situations. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Fri, Dec 4, 2009
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