Concerns about the use of shackles on juveniles in court have prompted two lawmakers, Rep. Bruce Morris of Norwalk and Rep. Toni Walker of New Haven, to introduce legislation to limit the use of restraints. (more…) Continue Reading →
Fines & Sanctions
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Residents’ Absences, Injuries Result In Nursing Home Fines
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The state Department of Public Health has fined six nursing homes more than $1,000 each for incidents that included residents leaving the homes unattended and falls that resulted in injuries. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Fines & Sanctions, Bethel Health Care Center, Connecticut Department of Public Health, Danbury Health Care Center, Fairview Healthcare Center of Greenwich, Leeway Inc., The Summit at Plantsville, Touchpoints at Bloomfield
Two Nursing Homes Cited After Resident Deaths
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Seven nursing homes were recently fined more than $1,000 each by the state Department of Public Health, including a Bridgeport home and a Hamden facility that were each cited in connection with the death of a resident. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Fines & Sanctions, Ann Collette, Apple Rehab Coccomo, Apple Rehabilitation, Arden House Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Bridgeport Manor, Cherry Brook Health Care Center, Chesterfields Health Care Center
Murphy Pushes NIH To Increase Research Funding To CT
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Saying Connecticut has shouldered “more of the cuts than other states,” U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy has urged the head of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to restore funding for cancer and other disease research at Yale University and other institutions. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Fines & Sanctions, health, health research, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy
Medicare May Help Seniors If Advantage Plans Drop Doctors
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Next year, seniors with private Medicare Advantage insurance policies whose doctors leave their plan may be able to leave, too, under a new Medicare rule. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Disparities, Fines & Sanctions, Center for Medicare Advocacy, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Choices, David Lipshutz, Fairfield County Medical Association, Marilyn Tavenner
Two Doctors Fined $5,000 Each By Med Board
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The state Medical Examining Board fined a New London obstetrician $5,000 Tuesday for mistakenly cutting ligaments on the sides of a woman’s uterus instead of the fallopian tubes during a tubal ligation. The board also imposed a year of probation on the medical license of Dr. Jeffrey Simpson, who made the error on March 28, 2013 at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London. Simpson did not contest the findings of the medical board and signed a consent order agreeing to the penalty on Oct. 24 of this year. Simpson also agreed to hire a physician to randomly review a portion of his patient records for surgeries he performed, the consent order said. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Fines & Sanctions, Connecticut Medical Examing Board, doctors fined, Dr. Alkesh Patel, Dr. Jeffrey Simpson, health, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Mike O'Farrell
Nursing Homes Cited Following Lapses In Care
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State health officials have fined four Connecticut nursing homes following lapses in care that resulted in falls, injuries and a report of abusive comments. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Fines & Sanctions, Connecticut Department of Public Health, fines, Gladeview Health Care Center, health, Jeanne moore, Meridian manor Corp., Nursing Homes
Four Nursing Homes Fined, One Following A Resident’s Death
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Four Connecticut nursing homes have been fined by the state Department of Public Health following injuries and falls, including one fall that later resulted in a resident’s death. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Fines & Sanctions, Ann Collette, Apple Rehab Laurel Woods, Avon Health Center, Connecticut Department of Public Health, health, Meriden Center, Nursing Homes
CT Joins States Requiring More ‘Medical’ In Med-Spa Staffing
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Those who visit a medical spa in Connecticut for Botox, hair transplants or other cosmetic procedures can be assured they will see a licensed medical professional there, which hasn’t always been the case. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Fines & Sanctions, Women's Health, Botox, Connecticut State Medical Society, Dolce Vida Medical Sap, heath, Ken Ferrucci, medical spa
Company Fined $200,000 For Operating Unapproved Blood Collection Centers
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The state Department of Public Health has fined a New Jersey company $200,000 for operating eight blood collection centers throughout Connecticut without state approval. (more…) Continue Reading →