ManorCare facility fails to correct violations, is issued second provisional license
On July 8, the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW) notified a ManorCare assisted living facility, Arden Courts of Jefferson Hills, that it would receive only a second, six-month provisional license, rather than an ordinary license, because of the facility’s continuing and new violations of state standards. DPW’s letter explained that “violations specified for [the facility’s] previous provisional license have not been corrected, and we found new violations not found during our previous inspection.” More
Second resident death at ManorCare facility linked to quality of care violations
Less than five months after a ManorCare South resident died from critical injuries received in a fall, another resident at the same facility died from cardiac arrest after staff failed to call a physician right away when they noticed warning signs.
In both instances, the Pennsylvania State Department of Public Welfare found the facility in violation of regulations that require timely and necessary care in case of an emergency. More
Staffing Cuts and Mounting Patient Care Problems at ManorCare’s Pennsylvania homes under Carlyle’s ownership
A new analysis of federal government data reveals a reduction in nurse and CNA staff time per resident per day and a surge in violations at some ManorCare Pennsylvania nursing homes while under Carlyle’s ownership. At one facility, ManorCare Health Services – Lansdale in Montgomeryville, nurse and CNA staff time per resident day has been reduced by 21%. According to the most recent government data available, 20 Pennsylvania Manor Care facilities have had post-buyout health or fire safety inspections. An analysis comparing those post-buyout inspections with the last pre-buyout inspections shows a decline in average nurse and CNA time per resident day (with the average weighted to take account of the different resident census in each home) and a 31% increase in total violations (health and fire safety).
ManorCare facility with history of fire safety violations catches fire, residents forced to move
A fire was reported at ManorCare’s Old Orchard Health Care Center in Bethlehem Township Wednesday, forcing some residents to move into different areas. Some residents and staff members were also treated for smoke inhalation. The nursing home has been cited for 6 violations of federal fire safety standards this year, twice the national average. Read more.OSHA Investigates ManorCare Home After Workers Report Problems
July 1, 2008 - The Federal Occupational Health and Safety and Health Administration has opened an investigation into conditions at the ManorCare facility in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania, after at least three workers reportedly experienced breathing or other problems related to a renovation project in the first floor rehabilitation wing of the facility.
Caregivers point to this as yet another example of Carlyle-ManorCare management failing to treat its workers fairly. The
OSHA investigation is expected to take about six months.
Read more about the incident in the Express-Times.
Michigan Nursing Home Reform Package Clears Committee
June 26, 2008 - Legislation that will strengthen nursing home transparency and accountability moved one step closer to becoming Michigan law last week, clearing the House Senior Health, Security and Retirement Committee. Read more.
ManorCare On Trial for Breaking Labor Law
June 24, 2008 - Just weeks after the National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint against ManorCare for violating labor law in Pennsylvania, ManorCare again finds itself in the hot seat for breaking labor law, this time for its actions at Heartland Health Care Center – University in Livonia. The trial will address a complaint that charges that ManorCare orchestrated a push to de-certify the caregivers’ union, including 11 separate incidents where management interfered with employees’ rights under Federal Labor Law. Read more.
Read the full complaint and notice of hearing.
Federal Labor Board Charges ManorCare with Violating Labor Law
June 12, 2008 – The General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board concluded this week that ManorCare violated federal labor laws as charged by the Service Employees International Union. The General Counsel filed a complaint against Manor Care after the company failed to remedy the violations voluntarily. Read more.Read the full Labor Board complaint and SEIU's complaint.
Workers Protest ManorCare in Fairfax, VA
June 12, 2008- About 50 people picketed and chanted at Manor Care in Fairfax, VA, calling for better jobs and better care. Workers marched about 1/4 mile up to the facility as ManorCare management stood outside watching. As they left the home, workers and family members paused to take literature and hear about the Carlyle buyout. Read more.
ManorCare Refuses to Disclose Care Information to Residents
June 10, 2008- In response to a resident’s request for information about staffing and care at ManorCare-Easton in Pennsylvania, ManorCare’s lawyers stated that “We are not aware of any applicable law that creates an obligation on the part of ManorCare Health Services-Easton to respond to the document production request…” Read more.
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