Meriden Rehab Center Fined After Resident Cut

A Meriden rehabilitation center was fined more than $1,100 by the state Department of Health after a resident sustained a cut while being transported from a wheelchair to a bed.

The Connecticut Health Investigative Team reports that the Apple Rehab Coccomo was probably cut on a metal latch on the chair. The home has seen been using padded chairs.

Read the full story, including information about fines across the state.

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