Bed Sores, Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers Can Become Infected Causing Death says Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Law January 26th, 2013 2 min read

Two weeks after her elderly mother’s operation, and it was only then her daughter was made aware of the pressure sore by the charge nurse, which had been classified originally as a stage two by the hospital.

Bed Sores, Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers are graded from stage one to stage four, with four the most serious.

No treatment that was required to provide relief for someone with a pressure sore was provided.This elder then developed further pressure sores classified as stage three or stage four, the most serious.

“What happened to my mother should not be allowed to happen to anyone, particularly when in the care of hospital staff” said the elders daughter.

She was admitted to the University Hospital with a severe infection and died with the pressure sore recorded as a cause of death.

The Daughter said photographs taken four days before her mother was discharged from the facility showed a severe pressure sore which she believes could only be described as stage three or four, and questioned why her mother was sent home.

She said: “I cannot believe that in this day and age a vulnerable elderly person can be admitted to hospital and pressure sores can be allowed to develop to such an extent that my mother lost her life.”

“What happened to my mother should not be allowed to happen to anyone, particularly when in the care of hospital staff.”

“I also feel completely let down after trusting the hospital to look after my elderly mother.”

The Hospital spokesman said: “The health board offers its sincere apologies to the daughter over the care of her mother E which we acknowledge was not acceptable and below the high standards we set for all our patients.” “We would like to reassure the family and the public that a thorough investigation was carried out. “This has led to changes in how we work including how we prevent and reduce pressure ulcers.”

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Written by Adam Peck

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.