Scabies Outbreak Closes Indiana Nursing Home
The Fox 7 news team visited Columbia Healthcare Center mid-morning on Monday, August 3, 2009. Shortly after the visit, the facility's doors were locked and a "Closed to the Public" sign was hanging on the door. Why? The Evansville, Indiana facility reportedly closed for the third time in two weeks due to an alleged scabies outbreak. Scabies is a contagious skin infection transferred through close contact.
While the facility refuses to confirm or deny the allegations, employees and residents of the facility acknowledge that scabies have been an issue at the facility for at least a month. Allegedly, one facility visitor said he'd heard that the nursing home had known about the scabies problem since March 2009. Family members of residents and employees say they've heard between five and sixteen patients have contracted scabies. Fox 7's informant alleges that the nursing home told employees to keep information about the scabies outbreak under wraps and not to discuss it with media or residents.
The Terry Law Firm is experienced in handling cases of nursing home abuse and neglect. Please contact us at (888) 317-2525 or visit us on our website at www.nursinghomejustice.com.
