Nursing Home Infections Are Cause For Concern says Elder Abuse Attorney Steven Peck

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Law January 26th, 2013 1 min read

Health Care Associated Infections

Antimicrobial drug-resistant bacteria have caused both endemic infections and outbreaks in nursing homes in the United States.

The frequent movement of patients between hospitals and nursing homes undoubtedly facilitates the transfer of resistant microbes. During the last 2 decades, gram-negative uropathogens with multidrug resistance and methicillin-resistant S. aureus have received the most attention.

Where, Why and How Do Drug Resistant Infections Occur?

Gram-negative enteric bacilli have recently become resistant to fluoroquinolones and extended-spectrum cephalosporins. In addition, vancomycin-resistant enterococci and penicillin-resistant pneumococci have been identified in long-term care facilities.

The appearance of the latter organism, which is seldom regarded as a nosocomial pathogen, again underscores the unique situation of this health-care setting. Because the frequent interchange of patients between hospitals and nursing homes, infections caused by antimicrobial drug-resistant bacteria will continue to emerge in geriatric populations.

– from Steven Peck, Senior Attorney at Peck Law Group

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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.