A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) noted the high risks of a fall resulting in an injury at a nursing home or skilled nursing facility. This study noted an average of 2 to 3 falls each year for each bed in these facilities. Head injuries including Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI are … Continued
Increases in medication may be a sign of nursing home neglect in Louisville or anywhere across the State of Kentucky. According to a recent study by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (MCS), nationally more than 17% of the patents in nursing homes and convalescent centers are given higher doses of antipsychotic medications each … Continued
For some years, much has been written about the dangers of the “July effect” in nursing homes, hospitals and healthcare in general. This theory holds that the influx of new residents, fellows and interns at nursing homes and hospitals every July causes a decline in patient care, an increase in surgical errors and a rise … Continued
According to a recent article in Neurology Advisor drawing upon source data published in the journal of the American Geriatrics Society, seniors with cognitive impairments are more likely to suffer a nursing home injury or fall. How are Kentucky and Louisville nursing homes assessing the cognitive impairment of each resident and how are they applying … Continued
Nursing home and elder abuse in Louisville is unfortunately on the rise. Louisville is home to many skilled nursing homes some of which have been sued in the past for nursing home and elder abuse. When you entrust your loved ones to the care of a skilled nursing facility, the biggest fear is that nursing … Continued
How many Kentucky nursing home patients are injured in a fall each year? What percentage of Kentucky nursing home surveys by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) resulted in a “Health Deficiency of Immediate Jeopardy” in the most recent study? According to the HHS’ most recent study, the Nursing Home Data Compendium, … Continued
What are the most common injuries sustained in a Kentucky nursing home? When is a nursing home or assisted care facility responsible and accountable when a patient fall results in injury? Injuries at assisted care facilities and nursing homes are a significant challenge in Kentucky. The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently reported nearly … Continued
Patient or resident dehydration is a common sign of abuse and neglect in a nursing home. Dehydration is simply an excessive loss of water in the body. Generally, itr occurs due to inadequate care. This condition affects every one of the body’s major organs and systems, and can actually become life threatening. Dehydration is one … Continued
There is a lot of discussion regarding nursing home rights and the goal of a Regional Aging Capital in the Louisville area. A recent article in Forbes discussed the commitment of Louisville city leaders and local health care plans to supplement the traditional model of institutional living for seniors in Louisville. The model is based … Continued
We entrust the care of our loved ones to Louisville or Kentucky nursing homes. It is disappointing to learn about the high incidence of nursing home abuse or neglect as well as the risk of injury for elderly patients. What signs should you look for if you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect in Kentucky? … Continued
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