Denver, Colorado — A nursing home is under scrutiny after investigators say staff failed to provide timely lifesaving care to a 73-year-old man who collapsed outside the facility, raising serious concerns about training and emergency response.
Delayed response captured on surveillance
According to findings from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, staff at The Argyle Assisted Living Facility took approximately 13 minutes to locate and begin CPR on resident Robert Dutkevitch.
Investigators say surveillance footage shows Dutkevitch going outside to a patio before collapsing from his wheelchair. He was later found unresponsive on the ground.
Officials say the delay in response placed the resident in immediate danger.
CPR reportedly delayed despite emergency
State investigators found that staff waited several minutes before attempting CPR, with one worker allegedly telling a 911 operator they were hesitant to perform chest compressions due to illness…