About Understaffing And Bedsores In Nursing Homes

It should not come as a surprise that nursing home understaffing and bedsores go hand-in-hand. Understaffing is the biggest contributor to nursing home neglect and contracting bedsores is the most common ailment among neglected residents. Sufferers are also susceptible to malnutrition, dehydration, sudden weight loss, pneumonia, and other physical ailments as a result of understaffing […]
4 Important Facts About Infections In Nursing Homes

The rate of infections occurring in nursing homes has increased over the past several years according to a report by Columbia University. The report strongly suggests that nursing homes are not doing enough to treat and care for their residents. Infection rates that have increased over a five-year period include viral hepatitis, pneumonia, septicemia, and […]
6 Signs Of Nursing Home Neglect

Nursing home neglect is a very serious issue all across the United States and is considered one of the most common forms of abuse. The definition of nursing home neglect is when a resident fails to receive the proper care to maintain good quality of life. When a nursing home fails to provide proper care […]
What You Need To Know About Falls In Nursing Homes

Injuries from a fall account for approximately 36 percent of all visits to a hospital’s emergency room by nursing home residents. To lower this number, nursing home staff members must use the protocols provided that prevent situations in which residents can fall. The goal for a nursing home is to always promote safety, which includes […]