Nursing homes manage and administer numerous medications each day. Staff members must follow strict protocols to protect residents from preventable harm. When a facility fails to meet those standards, a medication error may rise to the level of legal negligence under...
Bedsores can point to nursing home neglect when a resident depends on staff for repositioning, hygiene and skin care, but they still develop preventable pressure injuries. These wounds may suggest that the facility failed to provide the regular attention the resident...
When your loved one’s condition raises concerns about nursing home care, it can be difficult to know what happened when you were not there. Records can help you compare what staff documented with what your loved one actually experienced. If you are the resident, you...
Having a loved one in a long-term care facility means that you place your trust in the hands of the staff members. Those individuals have to provide care that’s not possible for the person to receive at home. The care plan is set based on the resident’s needs. While...
Older adults in nursing homes rely on their care workers for everything from hygiene to nutrition. The people working at the facility should respect the dignity and rights of the residents. Unfortunately, nursing homes do not offer competitive pay and impose many...
Caring for an aging loved one is never easy, and placing them in a nursing home is a decision made out of love and trust. Love for your family member, and trust that these facilities will provide the comfort, attention and dignity your loved ones deserve in their...
Choosing a nursing home is one of the most important decisions families make for their aging loved ones. As it is, many older adults are against the idea of relocating to one of these facilities. While many facilities provide competent and compassionate care for their...