No Citation after Maggotts found in wound
KSTP reported that the staff at Mission Nursing Home had to receive basic training on wound care after a male resident was found to have maggots in open sores on his right foot. "In the facility's documentation, an aide reported a blister on the resident's right foot to the nurse at the beginning of September, but the nurse did not follow up with proper treatment. Nearly a week later, another aide discovered two open wounds on the man's foot and saw maggots in both wounds, as well as in his sock and shoe, said the report. The investigation noted the man did not have feeling in his lower extremities due to diabetic neuropathy."
The resident was hospitalized with cellulitis of the foot and discharged back to the facility after the nearly nine days of treatment. In response to the incident, the facility provided re-education regarding wound and skin care policies and procedures. State health officials say no citations were issued due to the re-training effort.
No citations or fines were given. That is ridiculous.
