Accidental Decannulation: When a Dislodged Tube is Negligence
Accidental Decannulation: When a Dislodged Tube is Negligence It is one of the most heartbreaking and shocking phone calls a family can receive. Your loved one survived their initial...
Choking Hazards: Neglect of “Mechanical Soft” Diet Orders
Addressing Neglect in Supervised Feeding for Residents with Dysphagia Nursing home residents often face complex physical and cognitive challenges that transform the simple, everyday act of eating into a...
How Nursing Homes Avoid Pressure Sore Responsibility
How Nursing Homes Avoid Pressure Sore Responsibility Pressure sores—alternatively known as decubitus ulcers, bedsores, or pressure injuries—are one of the most visible and harrowing indicators of nursing home neglect....
The “Weekend Gap”: When Nursing Home Oversight Vanishes
The “Weekend Gap”: When Nursing Home Oversight Vanishes When a family places a loved one in a skilled nursing facility, they are often reassured by the professional environment they...
Nursing Home Odors: A Warning Sign of Potential Neglect
Nursing Home Odors: A Warning Sign of Potential Neglect The moment the doors of a nursing home open, many visitors are met with a distinct, visceral experience: a “hitting-a-wall”...
Newborn Brain Bleeds (ICH): Causes, Symptoms, and Malpractice
Newborn Brain Bleeds (ICH): Causes, Symptoms, and Malpractice Introduction The birth of a child is a life-changing event, but for some families, joy is immediately overshadowed by devastating news:...
Sepsis and UTIs: When a Treatable Infection Causes Wrongful Death
Sepsis and UTIs: When a Treatable Infection Causes Wrongful Death Introduction A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections encountered in both community and...
How to Read the Indiana CMS ‘2567’ Deficiency Report
How to Read the Indiana CMS ‘2567’ Deficiency Report The CMS Form 2567, known as the “Statement of Deficiencies,” is the official Indiana nursing home deficiency report generated by the...
Unanswered Call Lights and Nursing Home Neglect
The call light serves as a fundamental lifeline, the most direct way for a nursing home resident to summon assistance for critical needs. While many facilities strive for promptness, the...
Nursing Home Liability for Wandering & Elopement Incidents
Placing a loved one in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility is a difficult and often emotional decision, driven by the desire to provide the best possible care. Families...