Illinois Nursing Home Sued Over Alleged Medication Error
A lawsuit was filed against Rosewood Care Center in Edwardsville, Illinois on December 14, 2009 by Ron Matikitis, on behalf of his mother, Ann Matikitis, after a medication error caused Ms. Matikitis severe and permanent damage.
The suit alleges that Ann Matikitis was given 4 milligrams of Coumadin on September 24, 2008 by facility nurses despite a physician's order that the drug not be administered due to an elevated lab result. Ms. Matikitis suffered massive rectal bleeding and was hospitalized.
The suit alleges that facility employees failed to consult with Ms. Matikitis' physician concerning her deteriorating physical condition, failed to timely report or record the medication error, failed to provide appropriate care, and failed to follow physician's orders. Additionally, the care that was provided to Ms. Matikitis was not properly documented nor was her reaction to the medication.
The Matikitis family is seeking in excess of $50,000 for Ms. Matikitis' severe and permanent disability, substantial medical bills, and pain and anguish.
