The “Real”Cause of Death Should Be Mandated By Law On Death Certificates Indicates California Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck

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

New Illinois legislation which was approved by both house of the General Assembly, HB1658, amends the Vital Records Act and will require those responsible for filling out the medical certification or cause of death on a death certificate to ensure that more information in listed in those documents. Death certificates must now note if methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), clostridium difficile, or similar infections were the cause or a contributing factor in an individual’s death says Los Angeles Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck.

MRSA commonly affects residents in nursing homes and those in hosptials. All individuals that have open wounds, use invasive medical devices, and have weakened immune systems–like hospital patients and nursing home residents–are at risk of developing these complications. They are also the most likely to be severely harmed by the consequences of those infections, far too often leading to death says California Elder Abuse Attorney Steven Peck

It remains imperative for all those assisting at-risk individuals like nursing home residents to do everything in their power to prevent these infections. Simple steps are often all that is necessary to prevent the spread of these infections, such as ensuring proper hand washing at all times.

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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.