Pressure Sore Articles – Prevention in Nursing Homes As of April 2016, Pressure Sore Articles. The NPUAP has changed the name of Pressure Ulcers to Pressure Injury or Pressure Injuries and the they are no longer using Roman Numerals for
DOJ Launches 10 State Elder Justice Task Forces
Ten New Model Task Forces Lead by DOJ With an increasing number of elder citizens and increases concerns over substandard nursing home quality of care the Department of Justice initiated a 10 State Elder Justice Task Forces. Bringing together federal,
What is CRE, Antibiotic Resistant Infections
What is CRE? What is CRE, it is an infectious disease more commonly found in medical and hospital settings, including elder care facilities. It is important to take safety measures to protect residents and healthcare workers from all forms of
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 or
Hip Fracture in Nursing Homes
Falls Resulting in Hip Fractures in Nursing Home Residents Hip fractures are a very common type of injury after a serious fall in an elderly person. An CDC article titled Falls and Hip Fractures Among Older Adults: states that Twenty
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
Fall Injury Prevention
Fall Injury Prevention in Nursing Homes 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: Exercise regularly. It is important that the exercises
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 Resources and Information
Pressure Sore Resources – Pressure Injury According to the Minnesota Department of Health (the department that regulates nursing homes) in an article titled’ “A Physician’s Practioner’s & Clinician’s Reference Guide for Pressure Ulcer Prevention & Treatment”: a pressure ulcer [pressure
Medication Guides – Handouts
What is a Medication Guide? According to the U.S.Food and Drug Administration – Medication Guides are paper handouts that come with many prescription medicines. FDA requires that Medication Guides be issued with certain prescribed drugs and biological products when the Agency
Elder Abuse Attorney Kenneth LaBore
Minnesota Elder Abuse 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