By John R Kormanik on Posted in Abuse/Neglect,Crime and Punishment,Nursing Home Resident SafetyAt Kormanik Hallam & Sneed, LLP, we see our fair share, which is to say, too many, cases of overmedication of assist living and nursing home residents. Not too long ago, an article in the Chicago Tribune was noteworthy because of the conclusion of the medical examiner, who ruled the resident’s death a “homicide.” According to… Continue Reading
By John R Kormanik on Posted in Crime and Punishment,Resident and Family ResourcesHey, it’s just money…right? A story in today’s Bonner County Daily Bee caught my attention and got my hackles up. Apparently, Elise Anne Davidson, of Spirit Lake, Idaho, has received no more than a "slap on the wrist" for her financial exploitation of an elderly man. You see, Ms. Davidson used a financial power of… Continue Reading
By John R Kormanik on Posted in Abuse/Neglect,Crime and PunishmentBack in January 2010, I wrote about the tragic death of Verda Nicks. Recall, Ms. Nicks was found because of the actions of a friend who was unable to get hold of Ms. Nicks. Unfortunately, Ms. Nicks was found emaciated and immobile on a urine-soaked bed in a house filled with feces, files and an… Continue Reading
By John R Kormanik on Posted in Crime and Punishment,Nursing Home Resident SafetyIn a previous blog post, I wrote about how increased staffing levels equate with improved nursing home resident safety. Well, a company has found out the hard way: follow the law requiring minimum levels of nursing care or pay the price. According to a story in the Contra Costa (California) Times, the jury in a… Continue Reading