77-Year-Old Nursing Home Resident Files Chicago Nursing Home Neglect Lawsuit for Injuries She Sustained After Swallowing Surgical Glove Twice
A 77-year-old Chicago woman is suing Alden Northmoor Rehabilitation and Care Center for Illinois nursing home neglect resulting in personal injuries. Mary Clifton swallowed a surgical glove on two different occasions and is now immobile, unable to retain nutrients, and is at risk of suffering from dehydration.
Her Chicago nursing neglect lawsuit accuses the assisted living facility of failing to supervise her so that she wouldn’t swallow the glove. Clifton has dementia. When she was admitted to the Chicago nursing home in October 2007, staffers knew that she was prone to peculiar behaviors and also was someone who might have a tendency wander.
Clifton swallowed a glove the first time in April 2008. She underwent a small bowel resection after the incident before returning to the Chicago nursing home.
Clifton’s Cook County nursing neglect complaint contends that following the first incident staffers did not create a care plan to prevent her from putting objects in her mouth in the future. She swallowed another surgical glove in July 2008 and underwent another small bowel resection surgery. Family members then transferred her to another nursing home.
Nursing Home Patients with Dementia
People with dementia often require specialized care and attention. They may need help with eating, getting dressed, or taking a bath. They may be prone to wandering and then getting lost. They may be prone to irregular habits and erratic mood swings.
It is the responsibility of any Chicago nursing home that houses patients with dementia to make sure that they get the proper care and supervision that they need. People suffering from dementia are admitted to Illinois assisted living facilities because they can no longer take care of themselves and their loved ones do not have the training required to give them what they need.
Dementia: Info and Advice for Caregivers, FamilyDoctor.org
