The conclusions of a recent study by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are quite concerning: US nursing homes are consistently overstating their staffing. The fact is under-staffing in nursing homes leads to slip and fall injuries and neglect of patients under their care. CMS originally developed a...
Nursing home abuse and neglect in Anaheim is not only a sign of serious concern for the family of the patient, it is against the law here in California. Nursing homes are required to provide specific levels of staffing and care under the law. Unfortunately, the majority of skilled nursing...
Dehydration in a nursing home is abuse and you need to know what signs to look for. Simply stated, dehydration is simply an excessive loss of water. This condition affects all of the body's organs and systems and can become life threatening. Dehydration is one of the most common forms...
Nursing home injury or neglect in Anaheim is a civil code violation, and the family of a neglected senior can hold the healthcare facility accountable through a civil lawsuit. There are several important signs that your beloved parent, grandparent or family member is being neglected by nursing home staff including:...
If you are concerned that your parent or grandparent is being neglected in an Anaheim nursing home, one sign to watch for is changes to your loved one's medications. According...
There is a serious problem in many Orange County nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities: staffing. California law specifies the number of licensed medical professionals and nurses based upon the...
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, falls represent the most frequent adverse risk faced in California and Orange County nursing homes...
Do you know how to identify nursing home abuse and neglect in Anaheim, Mission Viejo and across Orange County? Are you suspicious about wounds, bruises or other nursing home injuries which your loved one has been forced to endure? You're not alone, and as California's population continues to age we...
The use of restraints may be a sign of nursing home abuse or neglect and it is important to remain vigilant if you are concerned about the treatment of a loved one. The use of restraints in nursing homes is not as common as it was even a few years...
What constitutes abuse or neglect in a nursing home or assisted care facility in Southern California? California law and federal statutes require these healthcare providers and facilities to maintain a high standard of care for our seniors. Unfortunately, it is quite common for nursing homes, assisted care facilities and retirement...
