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.
Typical interventions to prevent the development of a pressure sore for an at risk resident include routine turning and positioning to off load pressure points, maintaining adequate nutrition and hydration, employing pressure relief devices such as a pressure relief mattress or pads or heel protectors, and providing appropriate skin cleaning and skin care. Many of [...]
It is against this backdrop that the pressure sore case must be evaluated. Pressure sores are prevalent in nursing homes because elderly and infirmed residents are often immobile, bed bound or chair bound. A pressure sore develops because of pressure and/or friction over an area of skin, resulting in decreased blood flow to that area. [...]
Pressure ulcers are among the most common injuries suffered by nursing home residents. 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 able to make a preliminary determination [...]
In Part two of Tales of the Trial, Charles Rappaport regales us with the closing half of "From Asylum to Refuge". Find out how the young man makes his way out of the asylum, and how Charles helps turn his life around. If you missed part one, click here.
In Tales of the Trial, follow Chuck Rappaport as he recounts the most influential and impactful cases of his career as a renowned personal injury attorney. In this episode, hear the story of a young man whose mental illness threatens to deprive him of his future, and leads to a very dark place. [...]
Michael Glass of RGLZ explains what constitutes abuse or neglect in a nursing home, as well as what to look for and be suspicious of. You can take action against neglectful nursing homes. Discussed in Part 1 is an overview, as well as a discussion of falls and understaffing. Discussed in [...]