Slips and Falls in Nursing Homes: Who’s Responsible?

When thinking about a slip and fall injury, you might envision an able-bodied adult slipping on a wet store floor, falling on ice-covered pavement or tripping down poorly maintained stairs. Yet among all age demographics, the elderly population experiences a high percentage of slip and fall injuries, including those in a nursing home or other care setting.

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What is Nursing Home Dumping?

Considered a form of elder abuse for the extreme distress it causes, “dumping” occurs when a long-term care facility suddenly leaves a patient at an emergency room or evicts the individual without any warning. After, the facility tells the patient or his or her family they won’t re-admit, as it no longer has available beds. As federal and state regulations outline the proper discharge process for nursing homes, including a 30-day warning and extensive documentation, “dumping” violates several laws.

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4 of the Biggest Issues Facing Nursing Homes

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed drastic changes last month. What could result would enforce stricter standards for facilities to comply with the organization’s requirements, but in looking at what nursing homes would have to do, a few significant issues pose major hurdles: A Lack of Quality Care Perhaps the biggest, the Department…

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Multiple Connecticut Nursing Homes Fined for Falls, Abuse

The Hartford Courant recently reported on multiple nursing homes fined by the state Department of Health. While negligence is an issue in all recent cases, falls have been one of the common injuries associated with fines. At the St. Joseph’s Center in Trumbull, the newspaper reports, a resident had been left unattended and fell as…

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10 of the Most Common Injuries in Nursing Homes

Negligence in nursing homes often stems from overworked staff, crowded facilities, and improper treatment. Although you, as a visiting family member, can spot this with certain signs, including physical and behavioral changes, negligence manifests itself further as life-changing injuries. Medication errors, not monitoring residents’ eating habits, and restraint have potential to result in the following…

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