MRSA Infections Are Caused By Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect

Written by Adam Peck Category: Nursing Home Infections January 23rd, 2013 2 min read

During your research of proper skilled nursing facilities for your elderly or disabled family member, you may have learned about nursing home abuse.

MRSA Infection Rates May Indicate Neglect and Abuse

One issue that results from abuse and neglect is infections. Infections can occur through lack of proper hygiene, improper food safety, and building safety. There are two highly common infections that are seen in nursing homes: MRSA infections and VSRA infections. These are not the only two infections and health problems. Focus are on these two because they are the more common issues.

MRSA stands for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

It is a bacterium that is highly difficult to treat once a patient is infected. It is known by other names like Oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. By definition it means the strain is resistant to antibiotics like penicillin. It is found in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) because these individuals may have open wounds or susceptible immune systems.

Signs of MRSA include:

Signs of MRSA include respiratory issues, infections around open wounds, and urinary tract issues. To discover if a resident has this bacterium a swab of the nostrils and a microscope examination for the bacterium is needed. It does not take long for MRSA to worsen. Usually the initial symptoms appear in 24 to 48 hours, and after 72 hours it is resistant to treatment. MRSA can be prevented with proper cleaning and care of patients. Treatment is through vancomycin or teicoplanin and if used early enough can stop the infection before death can occur.

– from Steven Peck, Senior Attorney at Peck Law Group

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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.