Bumps, Bruises and Scrapes Could Be Warning Signs of Elder Abuse or Neglect
According to the CDC, about 1,800 nursing home residents die each year from falls, and about 10% to 20% of all nursing home falls cause serious injuries such as fractures.
New York Report on Nursing Home Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Infection prevention and control has long been a fundamental aspect of basic nursing home care. Nursing homes are expected to take all reasonable steps to avoid the transmission of disease. Never was this obligation more important than during the early stages of COVID-19, nor will it be less important as we continue to navigate through this global pandemic.
Nursing Home Neglect – Evaluating Pressure Sores
Written by Michael G. Glass Pressure ulcers are among the most common injuries suffered by nursing home residents.[i] They can be painful and debilitating, and are horrifying to the resident’s family and to jurors alike. Practitioners should have a basic understanding of the law protecting nursing home residents who develop bed sores and be [...]
Nursing Home Medication Errors Could Be Harming Your Loved One
Warning Signs of Medication Errors or Abuse: Frequent Vomiting (without illness being the cause), delirium, excessive sleepiness, decreased mobility increase in falls, unexplained changes in behavior or alertness, sudden organ failure and unexplained death.
Physical Abuse is the Top-Reported Complaint Among Nursing Home Residents
According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, physical abuse in nursing homes is the top-reported complaint of elder abuse, at 27.4%. Shockingly, over 50% of nursing home staff have confidentially admitted to abusing residents in their care.