Caregiver issued a warning after nursing home resident chokes and dies

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 474

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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A nursing home worker accused of failing to evaluate a choking resident who subsequently died has been given a warning by state regulators.

The Iowa Board of Nursing recently charged licensed practical nurse Samantha Smith of Burlington with failing to assess or evaluate a patient and committing an act that might adversely affect a patient’s welfare.

According to the board, Smith was employed last year as a nurse at the Klein Center, which is a …

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