Spiros Law, P.C. Archives

In Gibson City, Illinois, a nursing home resident lost their life due to a tragic medication error involving a blood-thinning drug. The Illinois Department of Health recently issued a citation against Goldwater Care, the facility where this incident took place, detailing how a dangerous dosage level was administered repeatedly over a period of 24 days, ultimately leading to the resident’s…Read More

In a recent case that underscores the importance of needed oversight within our healthcare system, a Wisconsin man, Patrick L. Hell, 33, of Racine, has been sentenced to 30 months of probation for his deeply disturbing actions as a traveling healthcare technician. This case serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and accountability in our healthcare institutions. The…Read More

Five nursing homes in the Champaign area have been fined by the Illinois Department of Public Health for safety violations during the first quarter of this year. The fines ranged from $2,200 to $25,000 for violations of different types, including Type A violations, which are those that have a substantial probability of resulting in death or serious mental or physical…Read More

It has been reported that a majority of nursing homes in the U.S. are currently facing staffing shortages. These shortages often result in unsafe conditions for the residents. The report by the American Health Care Association was released earlier this month and found that 98% of nursing home operators are having trouble hiring with 73% saying that staffing issues could…Read More

The State of Illinois has issued fines to four local nursing homes for resident safety violations. The facilities receiving fines are ClarkLindsey, University Rehabilitation Center of Champaign-Urbana, Gardenview Manor, and Arcadia. All of the violations issued were classified as Type A violations meaning there is a substantial probability that death or serious mental or physical harm will result or has…Read More

The Omicron strain of Covid 19 is sweeping through our nursing homes. More than 40,000 nursing home residents tested positive for Covid-19 last week as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and almost 70,000 cases of Covid-19 were reported by nursing home staff members during the first week of January. Reportedly, 87% of residents and 84% of…Read More

The holidays are a time for visiting family and friends, and that does not exclude those who are in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Nursing homes are not always equipped with proper staffing, proper knowledge, or proper procedures to ensure the absolute safety of their residents. When visiting a loved one in one of these facilities, it is…Read More

In response to 13 deaths at a Massachusetts veterans home, Governor Charlie Baker has hired Mark Pearlstein from McDermott Will & Emery LLP to investigate what went wrong and why. Tests that have been conducted so far reveal that six of the deaths at the state-run nursing home for veterans in Holyoke, MA were due to COVID-19. Baker anticipates that…Read More

If your loved one is in a nursing home facility, an article from the Los Angeles Times details why it is appropriate to be concerned or alarmed. According to the article, there have been hundreds of nursing homes with a consistent record of low-quality care that has continued to be kept secret by government authorities. Senior citizens have been placed in…Read More

Unfortunately, nursing home abuse has become a huge issue amongst facilities in the United States, particularly sexual abuse. In fact, in 2017, the federal government cited more than 1,000 nursing homes for failing to prevent cases of sexual abuse. Individuals recognize that this is an unacceptable issue, and now they want to see changes in facilities standards and how CMS…Read More