According to several news agencies, a nurse refused to perform CPR on a woman in a California retirement home, which turned into news nationwide. The reports indicate that a nurse contacted 911 to ask paramedics to come to the rescue of an 87-year-old after she collapsed. According to the news, she appeared to be barely breathing. The 911 operator asked the nurse to perform a CPR but she refused stating that the facility prevented her from providing any medical help (read more)
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06
Mar
2013
Nurse Follows Protocol, Refuses To Perform CPR
18
Mar
2011
Rooney Asks Senate to Stop Elder Abuse
The 90-year-old legendary film actor who has appeared in over 300 films, Mickey Rooney, spoke out against elderly abuse on March 3.
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21
Jan
2011
Nursing Home Closed Due to Elder Abuse
A nursing home in Fair Oaks was recently shut-down after the Department of Social Services suspended its license temporarily for allegations of elder abuse.
Read MoreA California hospital is being sued by a family who says a 73-year-old family member died due to allegedly not receiving proper X-rays in time.
Read MoreAn elderly resident of a nursing home was found trapped inside a walk-in freezer. Social Services is investigating the incident.
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21
Oct
2010
Texas Nursing Home Patient Abused by Caretaker
A Texas caretaker used fraudulent identification to become employed and sexually assaulted a nursing home patient. Injury Caused by Negligence? Report to Police and Call (800) 232-7070
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12
Oct
2010
Confronting Concerns over In-Home Care Program
A new law signed into effect protects abuse by in-home caretakers on elderly and disabled. If You Witness Elder Abuse Report the Incident to the Police
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