Since its inception, Nursing Home Injury Laws has become a trusted resource for caregivers and families seeking reliable information in a time of need. Nursing home injury laws provides a comprehensive compilation of state-by-state nursing home contacts, a glossary for common legal terms, resources and legal information should the need arise. In addition to important… Continue Reading
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Nursing Home Injury Laws
Posted in Assisted Living Facilities, Broken Bones, Choking, Dehydration, Food Poisoning, Malnutrition, Medical Malpractice, Medication Errors, Neglect, Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Injury, Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Subdural Hematoma, Wrongful DeathIn times of need, locating necessary information regarding the legal rights and resources for nursing home patients can be difficult and imposing. In this respect, we are proud to introduce a new resource for patients, families and practitioners looking for a concise compilation of information regarding nursing home laws. Nursing Home Injury Laws, provides every states’:… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Spotlight: Elmwood Care, Elmwood Park, IL
Posted in Illinois Nursing Homes, Nursing Home FallsElmwood Care is a large 245 bed nursing home located in Elmwood Park, IL, a suburb of Chicago. According to the government’s Medicare website, the facility received only one out of five stars, which is a much below average rating. The facility received only one out of five stars for health inspections, which is a… Continue Reading
Now that we score nursing homes, is it time to do the same with hospitals?
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersI recently received an email from the National Decubitus Foundation mentioning how only a handful of states currently require hospitals to report the incidence of ‘never events’ to authorities that occur at their facilities. Consequently, the patient / consumer is left in the dark when it comes to ‘good’ vs. ‘bad’ hospitals. ‘Never events‘ are… Continue Reading
Bed Sore Problems Compounded: Amyloidosis
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure Ulcers, Osteomyelitis, SepsisOne of the nursing home negligence cases my office is currently investigating involves the death of a man related to complications related to amyloidosis. Turns out, the man was suffering from an advanced bed sore on his coccyx (also called pressure ulcers, pressure sores or decubitus ulcers) that had progressed so far that the bone… Continue Reading
Southern Illinois Nursing Home Sued For Resident’s Decubitus Ulcers
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure Ulcers, Illinois Nursing HomesA lawsuit was recently filed against the Virgil Calvert Nursing and Rehabilitation Center by a former resident. The lawsuit alleges the Illinois Nursing Home’s neglect caused decubitus ulcers to develop a formers resident’s body. The female resident claims the ulcers have caused her to suffer severe pain, disability and extensive medical expenses related to their… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Visits. An Opportunity To Conduct Your Own Inspection.
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure Ulcers, Nursing Home AbuseNursing home visits are great for both residents and their friends and families. Everyone is usually happy to see each other and discuss current world topics, the weather, baseball or food. However, don’t let the smiles distract you from what should be a secondary reason for visiting friends and family members in nursing home–doing a mini… Continue Reading
Sepsis
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure Ulcers, Common Terms, Infections In Nursing Homes‘Sepsis’ is a bacterial infection in the bloodstream or body tissues commonly found in people with advanced bed sores (also referred to as pressure ulcer, decubitus ulcer or pressure ulcer). In order to make a diagnosis of sepsis, at least two of the following must occur: a heart rate above 90 beats per minute, hyperventilation… Continue Reading
Bedsores. Completely Preventable? Absolutely.
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersToday I met with a family who’s mother recently died from sepsis after a month stay at a Chicago-area hospital. The family hesitantly confided in me that their mother had a gaping hole on her buttocks at the time of her death. While the family obviously was not responsible for their mother’s care when she… Continue Reading