Many long-time Nursing Home Abuse Blog readers have heard me rant about how many of the commonly encountered problems— and resulting injuries encountered by nursing home patients occur as the result of one thing— employee carelessness! Sure, the implementation of educational programs at nursing homes my help get patient safety back into the minds of… Continue Reading
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Bone Fractures In The Elderly Require Special Attention To Improve Recovery & Prevent Complications
Posted in Broken Bones, Dropped Patients, Hip Fracture, Nursing Home FallsMany elderly people suffer broken bones during admissions to nursing homes due to; falls, being dropped, or perhaps improper care from staff. Regardless how the fracture occurred, a fractured bone in the elderly must be timely identified and treated. What is a fracture? A fracture is a broken bone that requires medical attention. Fifty percent of… Continue Reading