Tennessee Nursing Home Banned from Taking New Patients after putting them in Danger
According to a recently filed lawsuit, Donelson Place Care and Rehabilitation Center put patients into immediate danger when the nursing staff failed to follow doctors’ orders to make sure that patients received breathing assistance from physician-prescribed devices. One patient had to be hospitalized and had to have a tube inserted into his trachea as a result of this failure.
During the May 19th through 22nd the nursing home received a revisit inspected where state surveyors cited Donelson Place Care and Rehabilitation Center for violations in the standards for administration, nursing services, social work services and resident rights. Their failure to pass this revisit survey last month resulted in punitive actions on June 4th of this year. These actions include a three thousand dollar fine and being put under a special monitor after a series of quality care failures. These problems began in December according data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
When you have to make the tough decision to place your elderly loved one in a nursing home, you want to know that they will receive the best care possible. Unfortunately, many nursing homes are understaffed and the staff they do have are overworked. Also, many nursing homes fail to properly train their employees to handle the care that patients may need. If you suspect that your relative may have been the victim of malpractice while in the nursing home, you should talk to one of our experienced nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers at the Higgins Firm. We care about our clients and will fight on your behalf to make sure you get the compensation you deserve for what you and your loved ones have been through.
If you seen these signs of abuse or neglect, you should speak to the nursing home right away about your concerns. If this does not seem to resolve the issue then you can speak to the state Department of Health. You should also contact one of our knowledgeable nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys with the Higgins Firm. We know how important your loved one’s health and safety is to you and we will do everything we can to insure that you receive the compensation you are entitled to and the party responsible is answers for their actions.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
