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”...
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...
Wheelchair Injuries: 9 Types of Nursing Home Neglect
For individuals with limited mobility, a wheelchair is not just a piece of equipment; it is a key to independence, dignity, and quality of life. When properly managed, it enables...
Can I Sue a Nursing Home for My Loved One’s Wrongful Death?
Losing a loved one is never easy—but when the death occurs in a nursing home under circumstances involving neglect, abuse, or inadequate care, families are left with far more than...
Medication Errors in Nursing Homes: A Silent Threat to Residents
When families place their loved ones in a nursing home, they expect them to receive the best possible care. This includes the correct administration of medications. However, medication errors are...
Nursing Home Neglect Leads to Falls
How Nursing Home Neglect Leads to Injuries and Death from Preventable Falls Nursing home neglect is a critical issue that affects the well-being and safety of elderly residents. One of...