Tag Archives: Nursing

Nursing Home Worker Murders 11 in Spanish Nursing Home

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Barry G Doyle

A nursing home worker in the city of Olot, Spain, has been convicted of killing 11 nursing home residents in a single year. According to a report by the Associated Press, the worker forced the residents to drink toxic liquids. The resident … Continue reading →

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Resident Dies After Nursing Home Assault

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Barry G Doyle

An Australian nursing home resident died after being assaulted in the nursing home where she lived. The victim was an 89-year-old woman with dementia. She was sleeping in her bed when the attack took place at around 3:00 AM. Her attacker … Continue reading →

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Paging Dr. Robot! FDA Approves Robot For Hospitals, Nursing Homes

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Barry G Doyle

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a robot for use in American hospitals and other health care facilities. The robot, designated RP-VITA, is designed to assist doctors provide care to patients remotely. RP-VITA stands for Remote Presence Virtual +Independent … Continue reading →

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