Nurse’s Aide Disciplined Based On Deceased Patient’s Affidavit
JULY 8, 2002 VOLUME 10, NUMBER 1 Identifying and protecting against abuse of nursing home residents is a difficult and continuing problem for authorities. The frailty and dependence of residents, coupled with high turnover and, too often, poor training and supervision, make it a challenge to prove cases of abuse or neglect. A recent incident […]
Neighbor Who Volunteered Help May Not Sue For Injuries
AUGUST 20, 2001 VOLUME 9, NUMBER 8 Wilbur Kloepping wanted to stay in his home even though he knew he was dying. The 80-year-old man was confined to a wheelchair most of the time, but his wife Marguerite helped take care of him. Sometimes Mr. Kloepping would fall out of his wheelchair, however, and Mrs. […]