Category: Nursing Home Abuse
Preventing Serious Infections in Nursing Homes
Two million infections occur in nursing homes each year. These infections contribute to mortality, cause hospitalization, and increase medical expenses. …
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How Nursing Home Neglect Leads to Fractures in the Elderly
Nursing home neglect can lead to bone fractures among elderly residents in obvious and subtle ways. Bobby Jones Law represents …
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How Should Nursing Homes Prevent Falls?
As many as 25% of elderly people fall each year — and 20% of falls cause serious injury. For the …
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Who May Be Liable for Nursing Home Abuse in South Carolina?
When nursing home abuse occurs, it’s important to hold the responsible parties accountable. One of the first steps in preparing …
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How Do You Get a Nursing Home Incident Report?
When the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) conducts a nursing home inspection or investigation, the results are …
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How Can Abuse in Nursing Homes Be Prevented?
Nursing homes exist so that people can have the care that they need. Preventing abuse is critical to this mission. …
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Resident-to-Resident Nursing Home Abuse
If you or a loved one is victimized by resident-to-resident nursing home abuse, you may qualify for financial compensation. When …
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Brain Injuries from Nursing Home Falls
Brain injuries from nursing home falls are a serious health problem. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports that …
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Hoyer Lift Accidents From Nursing Home Negligence
Hoyer lift accidents in a nursing home may cause serious injury. Victims may have the right to financial compensation. If …
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