Sad but true, many nursing home patients are suffering from malnutrition. While we often associate malnutrition amongst the homeless or people living in a third-world country, some studies suggest that between 35% and 85% of nursing home patients are malnourished. As attorney David Terry points out in his blog post, "How Does Poor Nutrition Affect… Continue Reading
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Dehydration & The Development Of Bed Sores In Nursing Home And Hospital Patients
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure Ulcers, DehydrationIn the first part of my collaborative series with attorney David Terry, I will address the relation of dehydration with the development of bed sores (or pressure sores, pressure ulcer or decubitus ulcers– whatever you prefer to call them). Simply put: dehydration occurs when a person does not receive enough liquids though eating, drinking or… Continue Reading
Proper Wound Documentation
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersDevelopment of a pressure sore can be devastating for both the individual and his or her family. Frequently, there are questions as to how to properly treat the wound. Before an adequate treatment plan can be developed, it is important to conduct a thorough assessment of the wounds. Below is an assessment compiled by Donna… Continue Reading