Illinois Nursing Home Resident Dies, Facility Fined For Deficiencies
An Illinois nursing home faces a $35,000 state fine after a recent survey of the facility revealed deficiencies. An investigation into the care residents received at White Hall Nursing & Rehab Center came after the Illinois Department of Public Health received a complaint about the facility.
Reportedly, a male resident at the facility was suffering from a pressure sore on his leg that was left untreated until it became septic. The resident's leg wound was first identified in October 2009 but was not labeled a "pressure sore". Subsequent wound evaluations found that the wound was growing and turned dark purple. On October 28, 2009, nursing notes indicated that the wound smelled foul. At that point, nursing notes indicate that the wound treatment had begun, but, sadly, the resident died five days later.
Allegedly, another resident was suffering from a pressure sore that was improperly treated. Although, no facility records indicated any wounds on the male resident, an assessment performed in mid-December 2009 indicated that the resident had a pressure sore. Subsequent assessments found that the wound was growing. The same resident was seen at least twice without any bandages on his ear and his hair matted down into the wound. He was also seen lying in a recliner four approximately four hours with the wound pressed down on the headrest of the chair.
