Resident Death Fuels Washington Life Care Center Investigation
Life Care Center of Bothell, located in Bothell, Washington, faces an investigation by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) following a recent resident death.
A ninety-three year old facility resident slipped and fell in late June 2009 while getting out of bed. She was taken to Evergreen Hospital and Medical Center and treated for a cut on her head and a skin tear on her arm. She then was sent to hospice care, where she died.
After four reports to the DSHS hot line concerning the resident's care, DSHS launched an investigation into whether the facility provided adequate supervision and if the resident was neglected. The reports were allegedly filed by the hospital, the state department of Adult Protective Services, the nursing home's Director of Nursing, and a relative of the resident. The DSHS investigation is ongoing.
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