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Nurses Charged for Being Under the Influence While On Duty
Two nurses have been charged for reportedly being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on duty. Rocquel Clark The Iowa Board of Nursing reported that on June 14, 2022, Rocquel Clark, 34, of Madison County was working a shift at an unnamed nursing home. Multiple workers there that…
Read MoreWho Is to Blame if Evasive Driving Action Leads to a Crash?
In the bustling city of Milwaukee, the roar of engines and blur of traffic are part of daily life. As a commuter, it is inevitable that you may sometimes need to take split-second evasive driving action to avoid a crash. At PKSD, we explain why evasive driving skills are essential….
Read MoreCan a Cyclist Biking Under the Influence Be Liable for a Crash?
In Wisconsin, bicycles are considered vehicles. As such, cyclists are subject to many of the same rules as drivers of motor vehicles. This includes obeying traffic laws, such as stopping at signals and yielding the right of way. However, there is often confusion about biking while under the influence in…
Read MoreFive Iowa Nursing Homes Added to Nation’s List of Worst LTC Facilities
Multiple nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have been ranked among the worst nationwide in the past couple of years. The latest five Iowa care facilities to be added to this list include Aspire of Gowrie, Countryside Health Care Center, Iowa City Rehab & Health Care, Embassy Rehab and…
Read MoreHeavy Rain Crashes – What is the Risk and Who Can Be Liable?
Bad weather does not get a driver off the hook for negligence, even if severe conditions, like heavy rain, cause a crash. Determining fault is rarely straightforward, but bad weather always increases the risk of a traffic accident. Additionally, drivers who get behind the wheel despite extreme rainy weather still…
Read MoreIowa Nurse Surrenders License After Being Charged With 15-Year Prostitution Scheme
Carl Markley, a 44-year-old registered nurse practitioner in Ames, Iowa, has surrendered his license after multiple criminal charges were brought against him. The charges against Markley include four counts each of prostitution and pimping. He has also been charged with human trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor. Markley’s alleged…
Read MoreResident Complaints About Conditions at Senior Living Facilities Surging to New Highs
Far too many nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in the U.S. have a long and problematic history with serious care issues. Unfortunately, it is the residents who suffer. In 2022 alone, the Department of Health Services (DHS) in Wisconsin had 2,284 complaints. However, the complaints are not just…
Read MoreIowa Care Facility Cited for Putting Disabled Persons in Jeopardy
The West 32nd Community Living Home is an intermediate care facility for individuals suffering from various intellectual disabilities. The facility, which is located in Dubuque, Iowa, has eight beds. Many residents there need 24-hour supervision to ensure they do not harm themselves or others. Last month, the Iowa Department of…
Read MoreFederal Look-Back Triggers Increased Fines Against Davenport Nursing Home
The Ivy at Davenport is a nursing home in Scott County with a long history of troubles. Last May, the DIA investigated the facility for 17 backlogged complaints, many of which dated back to July 2022. Following their investigation, state inspectors substantiated 12 of the 17 complaints. They also determined…
Read MoreBreathing Tube Mistakes in Nursing Homes – Is It a Lawsuit?
Breathing tubes, when properly inserted and managed, may help to prolong the life of residents who struggle to breathe on their own due to various medical conditions. However, breathing tube mistakes can cause serious, even fatal harm. PKSD discusses breathing tubes below, including how they are used in nursing homes…
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