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Iowa DIA Again Fails to Assess Triple Nursing Home Fines
Earlier this month, the Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) cited an Iowa nursing home for violations in connection with a resident’s death. This was not the first time Lantern Park, a long-term care facility located in Coralville, was cited for high-profile violations. In fact, it was the second high-level…
Read MorePKSD Celebrates Jeff Pitman and 30 Years in the American Association for Justice
Thirty years ago, attorney Jeff Pitman joined the American Association for Justice. Today, the team at PKSD is pleased to celebrate this important milestone with Jeff. Tad Thomas, President of the AAJ, says, “…AAJ has fought for civil justice, your clients’ rights, and your practice…but none of our work would be possible…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: Tips for Finding Affordable and Safe Child Care
Across the U.S., it is becoming harder and harder for parents to find quality child care that is not only affordable, but also reliable and safe. In some locations, families are finding child care so expensive that it actually costs them more than their housing. Below, PKSD discusses some of…
Read MoreAdministrator for Drug Use Faces No Charges From Licensing Board
A nursing home administrator in Iowa was let go last year after being found under the influence of drugs while working. She is also accused of unlawfully absconding with patient medications. Despite these allegations, however, the former administrator will not be facing any charges from the Iowa Board of Nursing…
Read MoreAre Nursing Homes Liable for Failing to Follow Physician Orders?
Do you have concerns about the care your loved one is getting in his or her nursing home? If so, you are not alone. Nursing homes have a legal duty to provide residents with a quality of care. This level of care must meet both federal and state standards, which…
Read MoreWhy Mitigating Damages is Your Legal Duty After an Injury
If you were injured due to another person’s negligence, you already have a lot to manage. As a victim seeking compensation from the at-fault party, however, you have more than your physical pain and financial costs to deal with. You also have a legal duty to be mitigating damages resulting…
Read MoreIowa Facilities on Federal Watch List Due to Serious Care Issues
The federal government maintains a list of “Special-Focus Facilities” for nursing homes with serious prior and recurring quality of care issues. These nursing homes are considered the worst nursing homes in the country. To get this rating, nursing homes usually have at least twice the number of serious violations as…
Read More$1.8 Million in COVID-19 Stimulus Money May Have Been Diverted From Sioux City Nursing Home
A Sioux City, Iowa nursing home facility, Touchstone Healthcare Community, shut down last summer and declared bankruptcy amid a legal battle. The owners of Touchstone have been accused of purposely defrauding its creditors. However, the owners have made their own allegations against the facility’s management company, Health Dimensions Consulting (HDC)….
Read MoreBrake-Check Crashes – What Drivers Need to Know
When other drivers follow behind your vehicle too closely, it can be tempting to do a brake check to give them the hint to back off. This is really not a good idea, however, and it could even incite the other driver to road rage, which could put you in…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Care Facility Fined For Sending Live Woman to Funeral Home in a Body Bag
An Iowa care facility is facing a $10,000 fine after it sent a live resident to a funeral home in a body bag. State inspectors say the woman was a resident of the Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. Her health was declining, so she was placed in hospice care….
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