Two
residents died at separate Lancaster County nursing homes in 2019 as a
result of workers not complying with patient transfer policies,
according to a media report.
The
coroner determined both residents suffered from traumatic neck injuries
after falling while being transferred by one worker instead of the
required two, Lancaster Online reported.
In
its report, the Pennsylvania Department of Health did not name the
residents or employees. The incidents happened on Aug. 1 at Lancashire
Hall and Sept. 8 at Mennonite Home Communities.
The reports detail what happened.
During
the Lancashire Hall incident, Lancaster Online reported that the "nurse
aid transferring the resident committed another violation by not
notifying a nurse of the incident. The report says the nurse aid instead
claimed the resident was found in bed bleeding from the forehead.”
Since
that incident, the department of health noted in its report that
“numerous meetings to re-educate staff held as part of the plan of
correction, along with reviews extending one month before and six months
after the incident,” Lancaster Online reported.
The
other incident occurred at Mennonite Home, which released the following
statement to LNP: “an unfortunate and isolated incident due to the
conduct of an employee who was terminated following a thorough
investigation.”
"The
entire Mennonite Home team is deeply saddened by this event, and we
have expressed our sincere remorse to the resident’s family,” the
statement said. “Mennonite Home Communities has a long and cherished
history of providing outstanding care and we are committed to ensuring
the safety and wellbeing of our residents and team members.”
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