Neglect leads to death from fecal impaction
The Gazette Extra had an article about the death of Jesse Brown because of the neglect and breaches in the standard of care suffered at Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center.
On Feb. 21, Brown complained of severe abdominal pain and was taken to the hospital where he died from a severely impacted bowel. Brown's son, Printess Pritchard, of Chicago is suing the nursing home for negligence by failing to care for Brown and failing to hire qualified staff.
The also suit claims Alden Meadow Park violated the regulations of the federal Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is listed as an involuntary plaintiff because the state oversees the payment of Medicare and Medicaid. The two could be entitled to reimbursement, according to court documents.
The suit seeks damages, payment of legal fees and hearings on the compensation due to Medicare or Medicaid.
