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Iowa 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…
Read MoreWhy You May Have Leg Pain After a Milwaukee Car Accident
There are numerous reasons why you may feel pain in your legs after a car crash, from broken bones and ligament damage to blood clots. While some of these injuries just need time to heal, others could be life-threatening if you do not get immediate treatment. PKSD’s experienced Milwaukee-based auto…
Read MoreIowa Nursing Home Cited for Neglect, Illicit Drug Use and Rodents
The Ivy at Davenport is a nursing home in eastern Iowa with a troubled history. This 75-bed facility regularly advertises itself as having “well-appointed, semi-private rooms” with gourmet meals, housekeeping, free cable and more. Yet the stack of complaints against the facility seems to tell a different story. Last April,…
Read MoreEastern Iowa County Leading the State With Most Home Health Violations
The Iowa County Public Health Department was reviewed by state inspectors last year, and the resulting findings put the agency in the spotlight, but not in a good way. After state inspectors concluded their review, the Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) assessed the home health agency with 37 total…
Read MoreDetails of Horrific Care Conditions in Des Moines Nursing Home Emerge
A staff nurse employed by the Genesis Senior Living facility in Des Moines recently reported that residents there were in immediate danger. The staff nurse cited the horrific quality of care as a reason for her concern. She then went on to describe one of several incidents that occurred while…
Read MoreWelcome New PKSD Attorney, Sam Killian!
PKSD is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Sam Killian to our legal team. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Sam earned his degree at Marquette University Law School in May 2023. While earning his law degree, Sam also served as a law clerk at PKSD, assisting and collaborating on…
Read More14 Dangerous Milwaukee Intersections Drivers Should Know About in 2023
Milwaukee has a long history of being a dangerous city to drive through. With this in mind, it may not surprise you that the 14 deadliest intersections in Wisconsin are all in Milwaukee. A most recent round of serious traffic accidents resulted in the death of six victims, including a…
Read MoreIowa Nursing Home Cited After a Resident Tried to Smother Her Roommate With a Pillow
Shortly before noon on April 10, a nurse’s aide at Winslow House Care Center in Marion, Iowa reacted after hearing a resident cry out from one of the rooms. The aide went to see what was going on and saw one resident lying down in her bed with another resident standing…
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