When a nursing home accepts a resident with dementia, the facility must take that person’s known safety risks seriously. One of the most frightening risks is elopement, which happens when a resident leaves a safe area or the facility without the supervision needed to stay safe. If a loved one with dementia wanders away and…
It can be scary to learn that your loved one may have been hurt in a nursing home. Families may notice a new injury or sudden change in behaviour and have no idea what happened. A California nursing home abuse lawyer can help explain how to protect the resident, preserve evidence and seek compensation. A…
Whatever the circumstances, it’s tragic to lose a loved one in a nursing home. Families depend on these facilities to provide safe care. If a resident dies as a result of neglect or abuse, certain surviving relatives may have a viable wrongful death claim. A California elder abuse attorney can assist families in finding out…
Families trust that if they put a parent in a nursing home, there will be enough staff to care for them properly. Sadly, that isn’t always true. Short staffing in nursing homes can lead to missed care, avoidable injuries, and a reduced quality of life for residents. If you are concerned about the care your…
When families place a loved one in a nursing home, they expect that person to be well cared for and attended to properly. Regrettably, some residents develop painful bedsores that could have been avoided with suitable care. In some cases, bedsores are a sign that the facility hasn’t lived up to its obligations. If you…
While there are variations in each nursing home, this chart will give you a general idea of nursing home organization. When you have questions or concerns about the care of your loved one in a nursing home. This chart (click image below to view larger) will give you guidance as to where to take those…
Nursing homes in California are required to have extensive activity programs for their residents. These programs are designed to keep nursing home residents active, physically and mentally, and to keep them from languishing in their rooms.Knowing these regulations will help your loved one make the most of activity programs in their nursing home. §72379. Activity…
Injuries resulting from falls in nursing homes are common. Many falls are preventable. Here are some things nursing homes can do to reduce the risk of falls and severity of injuries: If you or a loved one has been injured in a nursing home or other care facility, contact the Law Office of David M….
If you are a nursing home resident, have an appropriate power of attorney, have the resident’s consent, or are the resident’s “personal representative,” you are entitled to inspect the resident’s “patient records.” The nursing home must permit “this inspection during business hours within five working days after receipt of the request.” Perhaps the best time…
When you are being admitted to a nursing home, you will be asked to sign a lot of papers. Some are necessary for admission. For example, you must sign a “Standard Admission Agreement.” This agreement is mandated by the State and may not be altered by the nursing home. Nevertheless, as with all papers presented…
