Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates
4/1/08
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG)

Fleeing Nursing Home Patient Leads Police on Three-County Chase
TN~Eloped Pt Steals Truck, 3-County Chase, Feeding Tube Hanging Out Of Stomach

Assisted-living center fined after reports of resident neglect
KS~ALF Fined $10,000 For Neglect: Bed Sores, Improper Handcare, Fall Risks

Striking workers call on Cuomo to investigate nursing home
NY~Striking Workers Ask AG To Investigate NH Finances

State closes Fairfield County nursing home
SC~State Finally Closes Repeat Offender After Removing Pts Last Wk

Senate gives approval for more regulation of adult day care, assisted living
IA~Senate Approves More Regulation Of Adult Day Care, ALF's

Woman Blames Nursing Home for Mother's Amputation
MS~NH Blamed For Gangrene, Amputation; Family Not Even Told Pt Hospitalized

Thief steals ring off hand of 90-year-old woman
Suspects sought in theft of diamond ring at Glenview assisted-living center
IL~$21,000 Ring Taken Off Hand Of 90-Yr-Old ALF Resid

Nursing Home Lobbyist Quits After He Predicts SEIU Powerplay
CA~Former Beverly Honcho/Alliance Exec Director Quits

Kindred Spent More Than $1M on Lobbying
Kindred Spent $1M+ On Lobbying In 2007