I’ve come to accept that the physical responsibilities placed upon nursing home staff are completely unrealistic. The desire of management and administrators to maximize the individual productivity of nursing home workers may appear to be an admirable proposition on paper— yet, fails when it comes to providing quality care for patients. While an assembly line… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: nursing home neglect
Don’t Forget The Enduring Damage Nursing Home Neglect Leaves Behind
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure Ulcers, NeglectIf you ever need a reminder of the lingering impact nursing home neglect has on an individual, take a look at a a Post-Tribune article, “Woman who sued Northlake nursing home for malpractice dies”. As a society, we frequently forget about how victims of nursing home neglect frequently suffer long after a lawsuit is is… Continue Reading
Are Protective Agencies Doing Enough To Protect Nursing Home Patients?
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesWhen it comes down to it, absent situations involving serious crimes where police are involved, it is up to regulatory agencies– primarily those within the state– to ensure that nursing home patients are properly looked after when they are in a facility. But, what happens when the agencies with this important responsibility fail to properly… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Chain Hit With Landmark Verdict In Under-Staffing Class Action Lawsuit
Posted in Litigation, Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home StaffI guess there’s probably a lot a screaming and yelling going on at the Skilled Healthcare Group (SKH) headquarters in California. Perhaps the anger derives from the miserable looking financial chart for the company showing a whopping 75% decline in price per share in one day! Another portion of the companies anger is probably being misdirected… Continue Reading
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
Elder Abuse: Why Bruises Can Be Tell-Tale Signs Of Poor Care
Posted in Nursing Home Abuse, Unexplained BruisingPerhaps there is no more visual reminder of abuse or mistreatment than a bruise. The discoloration is not only ugly in appearance, but it can also be a source of pain for the individual. Because bruising can be a relatively common occurrence in the elderly, I think its important to learn more about this medical… Continue Reading
Most Nursing Home Deaths Remain Uninvestigated
Posted in Illinois Nursing HomesIn an effort to identify instances of nursing home abuse and neglect, the Illinois Department of Public Health has implemented a death reporting program in ten counties in Illinois. The pilot program requires nursing homes to immediately report nursing home deaths to the county coroner. Once reported, it is up to the county coroner to… 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
When To Contact A Nursing Home Attorney?
Posted in Frequently Asked Questions, Litigation, Nursing Home AbuseIn situations where there has been a specific incident involving a serious injury or abuse, the nursing home resident themselves or their family will seek out the advice of a nursing home attorney for representation. The majority of nursing home neglect cases are far more subtle and many people are hesitant to seek out an… Continue Reading
Video: New York Nursing Home Worker Caught On Tape
Posted in Nursing Home AbuseA video has surfaced regarding a recent blog post that shows nurses at a New York nursing home abusing and neglecting their residents. The use of video camera has lead to 26 arrests of nursing home workers. It is scary to think what other criminal acts these nurses may have done in the course of… Continue Reading
Do Lawsuits Help Or Hinder Nursing Home Care?
Posted in Litigation, Nursing Home AbuseEyes On Living had an interesting blog post recently ‘Florida Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits Increasing Thanks To Aggressive Lawyers.’ The article is a little tongue in cheek with respect to how attorneys want to help victims out of the kindness of their own heart, but the author does acknowledge that lawsuits filed in… Continue Reading
California To Cut Back On Nursing Home Inspections
Posted in National Nursing Home Issues, Nursing Home AbuseCalifornia Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger recently signed a state budget for California that cuts funding for local ombudsman programs. Ombudsman programs investigate complaints of nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect and provide training for nursing home staff on how to prevent abuse. The budget cuts will make it harder to respond to nursing home complaints and… Continue Reading
A First Hand Account Of Nursing Shortages
Posted in Medication Errors, Nursing Home StaffHow real of a problem is under-staffing in nursing homes? I came across this post from the Nursing Home Reality blog from a nurse who works at a 200 bed facility. I am an RN in a nursing home licensed for just over 200 residents that offers skilled, intermediate and personal care. This facility has… Continue Reading
Girls Gone Wild In Minnesota Nursing Home
Posted in Neglect, Nursing Home StaffI came across this article regarding the abuse of Alzheimer’s patients at a Minnesota Nursing Home –the extent of mistreatment makes me sick. According to a Minnesota Department of Public Health report, 15 residents of the Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home fell victim to ongoing physical and psychological abuse of 4 teenage nursing assistants. Since… Continue Reading
What Were These Nursing Homes Thinking?
Posted in Neglect, Nursing Home StaffThere are many daily occurrences that occur in nursing homes that beg the question: what in the world were they thinking? Everyday we hear about tragic incidents that are preventable not only with proper medical training, but plain old common sense. Some recent stories make me question the intelligence and sincerity of the people who… Continue Reading
Call Lights. How Should Staff Respond?
Posted in Selecting a Nursing HomeNursing homes, hospitals, and long-term care facilities should have ‘call lights’ for residents to get the attention of the staff. Most call lights are connected to patient beds. The call lights should be located within easy reach of the residents and the calls should be responded to promptly by staff. Most call light systems are… Continue Reading