Nursing Home Neglect – Evaluating Pressure Sores

2023-02-23T16:35:46-05:00By |Categories: Attorney Articles, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Written by Michael G. Glass Pressure ulcers are among the most common injuries suffered by nursing home residents.[i] They can be painful and debilitating, and are horrifying to the resident’s family and to jurors alike. Practitioners should have a basic understanding of the law protecting nursing home residents who develop bed sores and be [...]

Elder Abuse & Neglect Warning Sign #1: Bed Sores

2023-01-09T10:43:32-05:00By |Categories: Abuse, Bed Sores, Failure To Follow Care Plans, Failure To Monitor, Inadequate Staffing, Negligence, Nurse And Physician Negligence, Nursing Home Injuries, Nursing Home Negligence, Nursing Home Wrongful Death|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

One of the more obvious warning signs of elder abuse or neglect is the presence of bed sores. Bed sores, also known as pressure sores, are painful skin ulcers that can be fatal at their worst stage. When they form on nursing home patients, it usually indicates issues of understaffing or negligence.

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