Hip and Pelvic Fracture Injuries Can Be Fatal Of all injuries fall related fractures such as pelvic fracture can be life threatening. It is essential that fall risks be assessed for vulnerable adults and efforts taken in the care plan
Hip Fracture Injuries Can be Fatal
Facilities Must Prevent Hip Fracture On of the most common forms of preventable neglect in elder care facilities are falls which result in hip fracture. Hip and Pelvic Fractures are Life Changing According to the CDC hip fractures are one
Physical Abuse of Residents
Facilities Must Prevent Physical Abuse Unfortunately, physical abuse of residents from other residents and staff is real. Of all forms of elder abuse, hitting, beating, slapping, pulling hair, pushing down, etc. are all extremely preventable with proper care in hiring
Monitor Residents at Risk
Facilities Must Monitor Residents The failure to monitor and supervise residents can lead to very serious outcomes. Common examples are allowing residents to wander or elope from facilities or protected areas of the building leading to falls and accidents, failing
Subdural Hematoma from Falls
According to the CDC, subdural hematoma is a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is an injury that affects how the brain works. TBI is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. Anyone can experience a TBI,
Information About Urinary Infections
Urinary Infections UTIs in Care Facilities Urinary Infections are most often preventable with proper hydration, toileting and monitoring by staff. Facilities need to assure that residents are given the best care practicable according to their care plan this including providing
Elder Sexual Abuse and Assault
Prevent Elder Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse and assault of the elderly is one of the most understudied aspects of elder mistreatment. A National Institute of Justice, NIJ-sponsored study that examined elder sexual physical abuse found that; elderly sexual assault victims
Minnesota Wrongful Death Actions
Minnesota Statute 573.02 Wrongful Death Wrongful death actions are distinct legal claims created by statute which can be brought on behalf of the next-of-kin of a person who suffers an injury due to the negligence of another which results in death.
Pressure Sore Staging
Nursing Home Pressure Sore Staging Pressure sore staging. According to the Mayo Clinic, pressure sores or pressure ulcers also called “bedsores” — are injuries to skin and underlying tissues that result from prolonged pressure on the skin. Bedsores most often develop
Bedsores from Failure to Reposition
Failure to Reposition Residents Causing Pressure Sores Failure to reposition residents causes pressure sores. In critically ill patients due to hemodynamic instability and comorbid conditions, even lower applied pressures may be sufficient to induce ulceration in this group of patients. Pressure
Fall Injury Prevention
Fall Injury Prevention in Nursing Homes Fall Injury Prevention. According to the Center for Disease Control, Falls Among Older Adults: An Overview – older adults can remain independent and reduce their chances of falling. They can: To Lower Their Hip Fracture
Fractures Due to Falls in the Bathroom
Falls in Bathroom Can Be Prevented Falls in the Bathroom, according to a new CDC study published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), an estimated 234,000 people ages 15 and older were treated in U.S. emergency departments (ED)
Fractures from Falls
Fractures from Falls in Elder Care Facilities One of the most preventable forms to nursing home residents are fractures from falls. According to the CDC Tips in Preventing Falls Among Seniors – falls account for 87 percent of all fractures for people 65
Other Nursing Home Injuries
Common Types of Preventable Nursing Home Injuries Attorney Kenneth L. LaBore represents clients with clients who suffer a wide range of nurisng home injuries from a variety of health care facilities, medical professionals and other sources. Here are some areas of
Pecuniary Loss in Minnesota
What is Pecuniary Loss Wrongful Death Pecuniary Loss is an element of the wrongful death jury injuries (JIGs) and is not defined by statute, but through caselaw as the loss of “advice, counsel and loss of companionship.” According to Minnesota
Unnecessary Drugs – Med Errors
Resident Provided with Unnecessary Drugs It is common for nursing homes and other to give residents unnecessary drugs medications, including antipsychotic drugs and psychotropic medications, this is often done for the convenience of the staff and caregivers, rather than for the
Medication Given to Wrong Patient
Medication given to wrong patient or resident in a nursing home is one of many types of medication errors which occur in nursing home and other elder care facilities. Unnecessary medication is another form of medication error which also is
Dehydration is Preventable Neglect
Nursing Homes Have a Legal Duty to Prevent Dehydration Dehydration occurs when an elderly nursing home resident loses more water than they take in. The human body requires an adequate amount of fluid to function properly; for example, to regulate
What is CMS MMSEA?
CMS MMSEA – the Liability Insurance (including Self-Insurance), No-Fault Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation User Guide has been written for use by all Section 111 liability insurance (including self insurance), no-fault insurance, and workers’ compensation Responsible Reporting Entities (RREs). The five
Avoid Pressure Sores in Nursing Home Setting
Avoid Pressure Sores / Decubitus Ulcers/ Pressure Injury How do you help avoid pressure sores or ulcers in nursing home residents? One of the most prevalent forms of preventable elder abuse and neglect, often called decubitus injury ulcer, pressure ulcer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury Due to Falls in Nursing Homes According to the Center for Disease Control a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of
Fall Injuries in Nursing Homes
Fall Injuries Sustained by Minnesota Seniors is a Serious Issue According to the Minnesota Department of Health, and the CDC Best Practices to Prevent Falls, falls are the leading cause of injury for children, and for all adults 35 and older. They account
Nursing Home Staph Infections
Numbers of Staph Infections Can Be Reduced Staph – Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacterium found on the skin and in the noses of up to 25% of healthy people and animals. Staphylococcus aureus is important because it has the
Pressure Sore Injuries
Pressure Sore Injury. One of the most common forms of elder abuse in nursing homes is the pattern of neglect which leads to pressure sores. Pressure injury sores are also known as decubitus ulcers or bed sores. The reason they
Catheter Use in Nursing Homes
Catheter Use – Only When Clinically Necessary UTI from Catheter Use – According to MedlinePlus, a urinary tract infection, or “UTI,” is an infection that can occur in the kidneys, in the tubes that take urine from the kidneys to the bladder, or in the
Medication Overdose Elder Care Facilities
Medication Overdose of Nursing Home Residents Medication overdose through either inattention or other medication error is a serious problem in nursing homes, hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Medication Overdose Error According to NIH Senior Health: Older Adults and Medications – Older
Medication Errors in Nursing Homes
Medication Errors in Nursing Homes Are Preventable Nursing homes have a legal duty to ensure that residents are free of any significant medication errors. Yet, medication errors are one of the most common forms of preventable neglect found in nursing
Infectious Disease in Nursing Homes
Infectious Diseases C-Diff, MRSA, VRE, Staph and others. Infectious Disease. Nursing homes have to take reasonable measures to prevent residents from acquiring infectious diseases such as Staph, C-Diff, MRSA, VRE, CRE and others from other residents in the facility as well
Elder Abuse Attorney Kenneth LaBore
Minnesota Elder Attorney Kenneth LaBore Kenneth LaBore is a nursing home neglect and elder abuse attorney who handles cases throughout the State of Minnesota. Many elder abuse cases are also considered medical malpractice claims since they stem from legal duties