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Nursing Home Chain Settles in Michigan

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Metron, a nursing home chain, has settled with the Attorney General of Michigan after it was found in violation of the law by accepting Medicare payments but not providing a standard level of care. 
 
The investigation began when a woman died only 18 hours after arriving at the home because her oxygen tank ran out. 
 
The chain must pay costs and hire an independent monitor for all its nine facilities for the next two years, and will face close scrutiny by the state. 
 
Criminal charges are also pending.

Metron Nursing Homes Settle State Lawsuit

WZZM - 5/23/2006 6:01 PM

GRAND RAPIDS - The death of Sarah Comer in January 2005 prompted a state investigation into the care at Metron nursing homes.
 
According to Attorney General Mike Cox, Sarah Comer died 18 hours after being admitted to the Big Rapids Metron nursing home because her oxygen tank ran out and staff members weren't experienced with oxygen dependent patients.
 
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