Eradicating Infections in Long Term Care Facilities Is a Priority

Written by Adam Peck Category: Nursing Homes January 23rd, 2013 1 min read

Work to eradicate MRSA and clostridium difficile is a priority for protecting elder and dependant adults in long term care facilities says California Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck.

These type of serious infections can be eradicated if long term care facilites would monitor their facilities for cleanliness and give the pateints quality care. Infections are not inevitable.

A greater focus on cleanliness should include improved bed cleaning and hand hygiene, and the introduction of MRSA screening so that emergency patients are checked for signs of the infection when they are admitted to avoid contamination on wards.

Bed sores in long term care facilities are also a problem and are distressing to patients, may prolong the time they spend in hospital, and cause further health probelms including death.

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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.