A superbug victim, for infections, was not given proper medical assessments until seven weeks after going into the hospital indicates Los Angeles Elder Abuse Lawyer Steven Peck.
A particular 86-year-old was admitted anemia and dehydration.
But it was not until 50 days later after being moved to a new ward for the second time since being admitted, that staff carried out a falls risk assessment, a nutrition assessment and an assessment which outlines the patient’s chances of developing bed sores. The elder also tested positive for C diff a horrible and painful infection which killed eighteen other residents.
According to Department of Health Services records, the assessments and the medical records were inadequate in care planning for these elderly patients.
The bed-sore assessments, in this matter, rated many of them as at “high risk” of developing pressure sores, but ignored guidelines for review procedures.
Have you or someone you know become a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect? If so, contact one of our experienced Peck Law Group Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyers today toll free at 1.866.999.9085. We Will Help You!!!
Similar Posts:
- Elder Abuse and Neglect Severely Underreported
- Elder Abuse and Neglect is An Widespread Epidemic Problems says San Diego Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck
- Black Patients More Likely to Develop Bed Sores, Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers than White Residents
- Nursing Home Residents Are At a Very High Risk of Carrying MRSA Into Hospitals Says California Nursing Home and Abuse Attorney Steven Peck
- Nursing Home Residents Are Very Often Overmedicated Says San Diego Elder Abuse Attorney Steven Peck
