Nursing homes in California are deficient in several domains. There are on average twelve deficiencies per certified nursing facility in the state. Most of the time it concerns the facility infrastructure and the activities provide by the employees. But sometimes it directly impacts on the health of the residents.
Indeed, the medical staff are sometimes neglectful of the patient’s health status. They have to know the medication requirement and pathologies that apply to the patient. The causes of such negligence can result from overworked staff, lack of communication on the medical records, etc. Sometimes these neglected cares don’t have a negative effect on the well-being of the patient. However, occasionally, it can be harmful to the patient’s health in a significant way and can even cause death.
If you are aware of any neglect by a nursing home you can report it and consult as soon as possible with an attorney whose practice areas include elder abuse cases. Indeed, if a loved-one suffers from this neglect emotionally, physically or financially, he can request reparation for the damages caused. The Evans Law firm handles cases of this type, and can be reached at (415) 441-8669, or by email at info@evanslaw.com
Dec 2, 2015 by Ingrid Evans | Share
