Alleged DNR mix-up death highlights concerns for nursing homes
04/12/24 at 03:00 AM
Alleged DNR mix-up death highlights concerns for nursing homes
McKnights Long-Term Care News, by Josh Henreckson; 4/11/24
The untimely death of a Connecticut nursing home resident in September was the result of mistakenly applying a roommate’s do-not-resuscitate order, alleges a lawsuit filed by that resident’s daughter last week. The potential mix-up illuminates struggles faced by nursing homes across the country when it comes to managing the increasingly complex needs of their patients.