A Woodstock, Illinois nursing home has been the subject of scandal and controversy. The nursing home is being investigated for six suspicious deaths occurring in 2006.
Two former employees may face criminal charges for the deaths. The primary charge they are facing is neglect.
The investigation has revealed that a former nurse administered “medication cocktails” to patients whom she believed had lived long enough or who were simply too difficult to take care of. These cocktails resulted in the deaths of several residents. At the moment, the identity of the nurse involved is still a secret.
Currently, the state of care provided to our country’s elderly is in complete disarray. A recent study has found that over 90% of the nation’s nursing homes are guilty of some form of abuse or neglect.
While there certainly are reprehensible examples of abuse such as the one mentioned above, the vast majority are the result of understaffing issues. Most of the nursing home abuse and neglect issues in our country stem from the fact that many facilities simply don’t have an adequate staff to properly care for their residents.
The rampant abuse found in nursing homes today must be dealt with in a serious manner. If you have a family member who has been a victim of such abuse, you must seek the help of a lawyer experienced in dealing with nursing home abuse and neglect cases. The only way we are going to ensure that our elderly receive the level of care that they deserve is by holding nursing homes legally accountable for their actions.
If you have a relative who is suffering from nursing home abuse and neglect in the Chicago, Illinois area, please contact the law offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. today for an initial consultation.
