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Oxycodone dose 20 times too strong kills nursing home resident
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2018
A Minnesota nurse accidentally gave a resident a dose of oxycodone 20 times too strong, killing him within a few hours last year, according to a state investigation.
Also in the News for Monday, August 22
Aug 22, 2016
Bandage helps diabetic ulcers heal faster, study finds… Former senators weigh in on bundled payments … Nursing home employee arrested for allegedly stealing 117 oxycodone pills
Chicago’s massive suit over OxyContin alleges painkiller drug companies have misled prescribers and patients, leaving many woefully addicted and the city with enormous costs for treating them.
Also in the News for Thursday, February 26
Feb 26, 2015
AHCA members testify on Capitol Hill on health IT….DME vendor pleads guilty in $5M scheme … Doc who illegally prescribed Oxycodone sentenced … FBI moves closer to nailing Anthem hackers
Granny caught in the cross-fire again
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Apr 18, 2013
Once again the war on drugs catches frail elder patients in the crosshairs. Basically a “drive by” that shouldn’t happen.
Painkiller restrictions could hamper nursing home residents, providers
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 29, 2013
Nursing home residents could be adversely affected if proposed painkiller regulations are put in place, according to experts who spoke at a recent federal hearing.
Jump in painkiller sales provoke worries about addiction, regulations
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 09, 2012
A huge rise in the use of oxycodone over the past decade has led to increasing worries about the number of addicts and a lack of places to treat them.