CT Nursing Homes Fined for Lapses in Care
Nursing home residents across the country are susceptible to abuse and negligence. Oftentimes, these incidents can be the unfortunate result of understaffing and overworked employees. Yet, putting our elderly in danger under any circumstance is unacceptable. Approximately 40 nursing homes in Connecticut were cited and fined for lapses in care in 2018 alone. What occurred in some of these instances?
Many Nursing Homes Are Unprepared for Natural Disasters
As the 2018 hurricane season nears its end, the need for adequate disaster preparedness at nursing homes continues to become more evident. News coverage highlights the plight of residents needing to evacuate and later returning to destroyed homes and possessions. This time last year, AARP pointed out how storms and inconsistent disaster preparedness surrounding these events lead to unnecessary deaths.
Antipsychotic Use Still Common in Nursing Homes
Over the past couple years, federal government organizations covering nursing home care have pledged to closely monitor and reduce antipsychotic usage. According to a 2018 Human Rights Watch report, related figures started to drop between 2011 and 2016, but off-label usage continues to persist.
How Prevalent Are Infections in Nursing Homes?
When your loved one receives treatment in a nursing facility, you expect doctors to address the immediate or ongoing condition. What you don’t expect is for your parent, spouse or family member to receive an infection during the stay.
What Can Happen When a Nursing Home is Understaffed?
If your loved one is living in a nursing home and you notice bedsores, broken bones or other forms of abuse, you wonder how it happened. You did your research, regularly check in with staff and make frequent visits – how did your loved one end up injured? Although one or more employees may be involved, understaffing may be at the root of nursing home neglect or abuse.
