Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect is epidemic in the State of California and all around the United States

Written by Adam Peck Category: Nursing Homes February 7th, 2013 2 min read

Today more than ever the Nursing Home Industry in the State of California and all around the United States is under strict scrutiny concerning the care and / or lack of care that elders and dependant adults are receiving in these facilities says California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Steven Peck.

Many of the issues which seem to occur routinely in these facilities concern Bed Sores, also known as Decubitus Ulcers, Dehydration, Malnutrition, and Medication errors.

Bed Sores are frequently caused by the failure of the Nursing Assistants to trun the elder patients constantly in order to avoid constant pressure of their skin, causing red marks that eventually turn into Bed sores, Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers.

Dehydration is caused by the failure of the elders to have or get sufficient liquids into their systems. Many times that liquids and / or water provided to the residents are not monitored for input and output. Other times the facilities fail to adequately chart the amount of liquids that a particular resident is receiving. either way many resident in skilled and Long Term Care Facilities are not receiving adequate hydration, cuasing renal failure, Sepsis and other times Death.

Malnutrition is caused by the failure of a residne to receive adequate nutrition. Elders and Dependant Adults must be watched very carefully to be assured they are receving the nutrition that has been ordered ny their Physician. Many times the food is put in front to the resident, never eaten and never documented as eaten. Malnutrition can casuse many problems including skin breakdown, infection, bed sores and can also lead to Death.

Medication Errors are a major problem in long term care facilities. Patients are often given the wrong medication, to high or too low of a dose of medication, and / or overmedicated,so that the facility can warehouse their residents and not have to deal with what they call “troublesome” resdients. medication issues can lead to very serious side effects and complications and are a major cause of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect.

Should you or a loved one been neglected or abused in a Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing Facility , and / or Long Term Care Facility please immediately contact the Peck Law Group toll free at (866)999-9085 or on-line at www.thepecklawgroup.com. We will Help You!!!

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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.