Bedsores, Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers Develop Because of The Conscious Decisions To Ignore Patients Needs

Written by Adam Peck Category: Bed Sores January 26th, 2013 2 min read

Nursing Home Patient Neglect Can be Intentional

In nursing homes, negligent acts by staff account for the majority of injuries and deaths. Nonetheless, there are situations where the intentional acts by a facility in general or by an individual staff member may similarly result in an injury.

Although bed sores (alternatively referred to as: pressure sore, pressure ulcer or decubitus ulcer) may not necessarily be associated with an intentional act, there are many situations where a bed sore developed because of a conscious decision by nursing home staff to ignore patient needs such as: incontinence, shifting patients in bed and ensuring sufficient nutrition and hydration. Similarly, some nursing homes may intentionally contribute to the development of bed sores when they fail to educate staff regarding preventative measure and treatment programs.

The sad reality is that bed sores can be just as harmful to nursing home patients compared with any other type of abuse inflicted injury. Nursing home patients who develop bed sores must endure a long, painful and dehumanizing treatment and recovery process.

Steps to take after you notice the development of bed sores during an admission to a nursing home:

Obtain medical treatment for your loved one immediately
Document the injury, record dates, times, staff names and photograph or videotape the wound itself

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Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

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.