Nursing homes are established to provide the elderly with the assistance and care they need. In many instances, your loved one may become sick or bed ridden due to an accident or disease.
If your loved one is currently on bed rest, it is critical that they are receiving the adequate nursing care, including sufficient food [...]

Many Ulcers are Due to the Facility’s Failure to Ensure the Resident Does Not Acquire a Pressure Ulcer or Improper Care after the Wound is Acquired
If a resident enters a facility without a pressure ulcer, the facility must not let one develop if it is unavoidable. According to 42 CFR 483.25(c) states,
(c) Pressure sores. [...]

One of the most common type of preventable injury to residents of nursing homes and other elder care facilities is pressure ulcers which I have blogged on in the past.   One of the ways to ensure proper healing once a wound has appeared is to clean the pressure ulcer and to change the dressing frequently.  [...]

One of the most common type of preventable injury to residents of nursing homes and other elder care facilities is pressure ulcers which I have blogged on in the past.   One of the ways to ensure proper healing once a wound has appeared is to clean the pressure ulcer and to change the dressing frequently.  [...]