Dispensing medication requires both medical professionals and nursing home staff to be knowledgeable to the needs of every nursing home resident. Attention must given to providing medications at the correct dosage, at the right intervals. When medication is not dispensed properly, nursing home residents are at risk of injury or even death. Humphrey Law Firm… [Read More]
Hospitalization of Nursing Home Residents Leads to Fall Injuries
Complications that arise after being discharged from the hospital are real, particularly for elderly patients. Health problems that develop in the 60 to 90 day period following discharge from a hospital is often referred to as post- hospital syndrome, a time when patients are at increased risk for problems sometimes unrelated to the reason they… [Read More]
Bedsores Linked to Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing home residents that are not cared for properly are susceptible to developing bedsores that may become infected. If left untreated, infected sores can get worse and may lead to sepsis. Bedsores, sometimes called pressure sores or ulcers, occur on areas of the skin under pressure from lying down in bed, sitting for long periods… [Read More]
