Nursing Home Abuse News and Updates
4/7/08 - 4/8/08
Compiled by Bee Becker
Spokesperson for SafetyForum Nursing Home Abuse Action Group (NHAAG)

Director who prosecutors say called nurse 'angel of death' is fired
IL~Arrested DON In Morphine Overdose Deaths Has Now Been Fired

Family to sue in nursing home death
IL~Lawsuit To Be Filed Re 1 Morphine Overdose Death

Ombudsman: Lexington Nursing Home Shutting Down
KY~NH w/Widespread, Serious Problems Is Closing

Culver won't part with nursing home industry's donations
IA~Govnr & Other Dems Refuse To Return NH Industry Donations

Anti-psychotics may speed Alzheimer's decline
Anti-psychotic drugs frequently used in nursing homes to treat aggression in Alzheimer's patients don't provide any benefit

Murder charge filed in killing at Federal Way nursing home
WA~1st-Degree Murder Chgs Against CNA Who Killed Pt's Wife, Robbed Her

Healthcare Workers Sue SEIU for Infringing on Free Speech Rights
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West
CA~Workers Sue SEIU For Infringing On Free Speech rights

Montgomery nursing home workers picket
Staffing levels worry help
NY~NH Workers Picket For Adequate Staff & More, Better Supplies

Bill limiting liability lawsuits against nursing homes fails
TN~Bill Limiting Lawsuits Against NH's Fails

Liability wording falls from proposal
OK~Sen Chrmn/NH Owner/Doc Strips Liab Insur Or Proof Of Fin Ability Requirement

Admissions to a Crossville Health Care Center Suspended
TN~$7,500 + $6,000/Day Fines, Admissions Suspended, Under Temp Mgmt

Robust Financial Standing Of California Nursing Homes Observed Amid Slump In Quality Care
CA~NHs' Profitability UP, Quality Of Care DOWN

Ex-employee claims she was fired for reporting nursing home sex assault
NJ~ALF Admin Fired For Reporting Pt's Sexl Asslt Of Pt; Perp Is Director's Dad

Report: Employee at Grand Marais nursing home abused resident
MN~Worker Physically & Emotionally Abused Pt