Articles Posted in Nursing Home Abuse

In nursing homes, residents receive consistent care from nursing staff. This constant attention is designed to help them recover from health conditions, lead comfortable lives, and enjoy their golden years.  Nursing home residents often face more significant health challenges due to weakened immune systems and vulnerable states. Sometimes, this can lead to additional health conditions…

Skilled nursing facilities provide care to elderly residents and patients recovering from certain conditions. These long-term care facilities treat patients with many different needs, so a classification system is needed to determine treatment plans and service costs for insurance purposes.  In the late 1990s, a RUG scoring system was created to assess patients’ care needs…

The purpose of a nursing home is to provide elderly residents with quality care, a safe environment, and comfortable accommodations. Contrary to the purpose of a nursing home, many facilities are rampant with elder abuse and neglect.  Typically, victims of abuse or neglect can pursue legal action against the at-fault party if they can provide…

Elderly individuals move to nursing homes when their care needs exceed what can be provided at home. As a result, nursing home residents should expect to receive quality care, daily assistance, and comfortable accommodations when they enter these facilities.  However, residents sometimes risk contracting contagious diseases due to poor practices, reduced staffing, or improper staff…

The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act is a state law that governs the treatment of elderly residents in every nursing home in the state. It provides details about residents’ rights, standards of care, staffing requirements, and proper practices for nursing home operations. This act has played an essential role in elevating the quality of nursing…

When elderly individuals need consistent medical care or attention, they often move into nursing homes. A nursing home is supposed to be a safe place for residents to live comfortable lives with access to the treatment they need. Unfortunately, nursing home staff sometimes take extreme measures to control elderly patients, especially if there are unpredictable…

Nursing homes are meant to be safe havens for elderly individuals with medical needs. Residents have the right to receive necessary medical services to improve their quality of life in a comfortable setting.  One issue that occurs frequently in nursing homes is the use of chemical restraints to subdue residents or alter their behavior without…

Decubitus ulcers, commonly referred to as bedsores or pressure ulcers, develop in individuals who are chair-bound or bed-bound for an extended period. Many ulcers begin forming in as little as a week when lying or sitting in the same place. On average, bed sore developing skin ulcers become serious in less than a month of…

Transportation plays a crucial role in the daily lives of nursing home residents, ensuring they can attend medical appointments and engage in social activities outside of their care facility.  Nursing homes have specific regulatory obligations to meet, such as those set by Medicare and Medicaid, to guarantee that transportation services meet the standards required for…

An English study evaluating the prevalence of MRSA (MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in nursing homes has revealed residents and staff are at risk for contracting the bacteria. The sampling 1,111 residents and 553 staff in 45 nursing homes revealed 24% of residents and 7% of the staff were MRSA carriers. According to Dr.…