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]
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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]
How to Choose a Long-Term Care Facility for Your Loved One
CHICAGO, IL – Making the decision to move your loved one to a long-term care facility is never easy and finding the right facility is even tougher. Families worldwide agonize over which facility will be the right one for their loved one and their needs. If your loved one suffers from Alzheimer’s ... [Continue Reading]
Is Nursing Home Food Safety Violations a Sign of Nursing Home Abuse?
CHICAGO, IL – Allegations of elder abuse and neglect dominate the long-term care settings industry. While bedsores, falls, medication errors, and sexual assaults are common issues, the way food is handled in nursing homes remains a consistently overlooked topic. A five-month investigation by ... [Continue Reading]
What Happens if Nursing Homes Fail to Monitor and Follow Residents’ Care Plans?
CHICAGO, IL – When residents move into nursing home facilities, nursing home staff will obtain you or your loved one’s health information and review health conditions to prepare your care plan. One of the leading causes of nursing home injuries is when nursing home staff fails to follow care plans ... [Continue Reading]
