CHICAGO, IL – Putting your loved one in a long-term care facility is a tough decision for anyone to make. Many people worry the quality of care their loved one will receive from nursing homes and what is going on behind closed doors. Unfortunately, issues such as understaffing and inadequate staff ... [Continue Reading]
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Overworked Nurses Are A Neglected Healthcare Safety Risk
CHICAGO, IL – Nurses play a critical role in reducing the risk of medical errors; however, too often you hear nurses complain of constant stress, fatigue, and being overworked. A study from Houston showed 77% of nurses reported having irregular diet patterns and they didn’t get enough sleep. Some ... [Continue Reading]
5 Fatalities in 2 Separate Wrong-Way Crashes on Eisenhower Expressway
CHICAGO, IL - Five people were killed early Monday morning in two separate crashes on the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago, IL and suburban Forest Park, according to police. Three people were killed in one crash involving three vehicles around 1:45 a.m. on the inbound lanes of I-290 near Halsted ... [Continue Reading]
Prevalence of Pressure Ulcers in Nursing Homes
CHICAGO, IL – Pressure ulcers are serious medical conditions and one of the most important measures of the quality of clinical care in nursing homes, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores or pressure sores, are caused by unrelieved ... [Continue Reading]
Staffing Levels in Healthcare & the Prevalence of Medication Errors
CHICAGO, IL – The prevalence of medication administration errors continues to be a problem in the United States. Nurses play a pivotal role in the outcome in patient care. Delivering medications is a high-risk activity that involves many individuals – including physicians, pharmacists, and nurses – ... [Continue Reading]
Parties That May Be Held Liable for Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
CHICAGO, IL – Nursing homes should be a haven for elderly and disabled individuals who need consistent, quality care. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Too often you hear of nursing home horror stories of neglect and abuse happening in facilities. An estimated 5 million people are affected ... [Continue Reading]
How Patient-Doctor Confidentiality Conflicts with the Law
CHICAGO, IL – Patient-physician confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of medical ethics. Patients entrust their doctors with personal information, and it is considered medical malpractice when information to a third-party is disclosed without the patients consent. What is Patient-Doctor ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing Homes Overmedicate Residents Suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer’s
CHICAGO, IL – Nursing homes overmedicating residents is just an example of the horror stories you tend to hear about these type of long-term care facilities. You hope that this never happens to your loved one; however, it happens all too often. With the U.S. population aging rapidly, elders now ... [Continue Reading]
