Articles Posted in Nursing Home Injuries

Residents in nursing homes count on the facility’s design and staff members to keep them safe and provide them with the assistance they need. One of the hazards that many nursing home residents face is falls, which is why all nursing home residents should undergo a fall assessment when they move into the facility and…

Nursing home residents don’t make the decision to move into a facility without giving it considerable thought. They likely need care that they can’t receive at home, so they count on the staff members at the long-term care facility to take care of them.  While many residents receive outstanding care, there are incidents when residents…

As people age, their skin undergoes several changes. The layer of fat, along with collagen, diminishes, the body produces less oil and cell turnover is slower. The result is thinner, drier skin that heals more slowly. Some people may try to dismiss bed sores (pressure ulcers) as an inevitable part of aging due to changes…

In a recent post, we discussed the effect that the increase in private equity firms’ ownership of hospitals has had on patients. Specifically, we talked about how research has shown that emergency departments in hospitals owned by these firms have a higher patient fatality rate than similar facilities not under private equity ownership. The rise…

When a loved one gets hurt in a nursing home, it can be hard to understand how something so serious happened in a place meant to provide care and comfort. Injuries like fractures, head trauma or bruising are not only painful but can also change a resident’s independence and well-being. Many of these injuries occur…

Nursing homes are supposed to have enough staff members working so that they can provide adequate care for all residents simultaneously. Unfortunately, some studies show that this is not happening. For example, one study claims that roughly 94% of all nursing homes face understaffing issues. This does not mean they are understaffed all of the…

Bedsores are also known as pressure ulcers. They are essentially sores or wounds that develop when there is extensive pressure on one part of a person’s body. For instance, an elderly person in a nursing home may spend almost every day lying or sitting in the same position. They need staff members to help them…

“Granny cam” is a colloquial term for a hidden camera or surveillance device installed in a nursing facility to monitor the care of elderly individuals. Upon installation of this device, the primary goal is to capture evidence of abuse or neglect—or deter it entirely.  Maryland, Virginia and Washington are among the few states that permit…

Many families trust nursing homes to care for their elderly loved ones, including safe transportation for medical visits, social outings and facility transfers. However, sometimes, injuries still arise during transport. These incidents harm our seniors and raise questions about safety measures in care facilities. So let’s talk about 3 common transportation-related injuries that can occur…

Regardless of why a person lives in a nursing home, they and their families expect that they will be protected and treated in a caring way. Unfortunately, there are often allegations that facilities and their staff are negligent or outright abusive. When a person is living in a nursing home and family members believe they…