Kentucky

Two nursing homes under investigation after hiring alleged war criminal

April 06, 2011

The state's Cabinet of Health and Family Services is investigating two Kentucky nursing homes that hired an alleged Bosnian war criminal, The Lexington Herald-Leader reported.
 

Provider officials encourage use of DNR wristbands

February 23, 2011

A string of nursing home deaths related to do-not-resuscitate order confusion has prompted Kentucky healthcare officials to encourage the use of color-coded wristbands to reduce mistakes.
 

Governor asks for review of nursing home abuse handling process

July 30, 2010

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear (D) is calling on state health officials to review the way in which the state handles reports of abuse and neglect in nursing homes, according to local news reports.