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
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
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
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
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
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
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