Nursing Home Residents Are Prone to Acquire Bed Sores, Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers as a Result of Abuse and Neglect

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

Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, pressure sores, or decubitus ulcers, are wounds caused by unrelieved pressure on the skin. They usually develop over bony prominences, such as the elbow, heel, hip, shoulder, back, and back of the head. Pressure ulcers are serious medical conditions and one of the important measures of the quality of clinical care in nursing homes. It is estimated that 2% to 28% of nursing home residents have pressure ulcers.

Many times Pressure Ulcers and Bed Sores become infected as feces or harmful bacteria may enter the wound. These infections cause a severe compromise of the immune system in elder and dependent adults many times leading to unwarranted wrongful death.

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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.