Nursing Home Neglect Led To Maggot Infestation, Bedsores and Death, Lawsuit Claims
A wrongful death lawsuit filed against an Ohio nursing home claims negligence led to the death of a resident who suffered bed sores, maggot infestations, and sepsis.
Tag Archives: Pressure Sore
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Nursing Home Complications Following Hospitalization May Be Prevented With Better Coordination: Study
Patients transitioning from hospitals to nursing homes face an increased risk of complications and adverse events, according to the findings of a new study.
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VA Nursing Home Problems Are Widespread, According to Inspection Reports and Staffing Data
A new report reveals widespread nursing home neglect and failure to prevent bedsores at VA nursing homes nationwide.
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Hospital Bedsores Continue to Cause Serious Problems in Facilities Nationwide
A new study finds that decreases in hospital bedsore incidents have not affected the rate of severe bedsore injuries, and that all bedsores are likely under-reported.
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Nursing Home Rehab Lawsuit Results in $13.2M Award for Wrongful Death
A New Jersey jury ruled that substandard treatment at a nursing home led to the death of a woman treated there for just three months before her death.
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Nursing Home Bedsores Risk May Be Reduced by Use of Foam Mattress
New foam mattresses may be a useful tool in preventing nursing home bedsores, according to the findings of a new study.
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Infant Pressure Sores Eliminated in NICU with Preventative Care
Nurses at Loyola were able to eliminate infant bedsores through the use of risk assessment tools and preventative aids.
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Hospital Bedsores Linked to Increased Risk of Death: Study
Patients who developed hospital bedsores, also known as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, are more likely to die during their hospital stay and overall have longer hospitalization periods, according to…
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Colorado Nursing Home Lawsuit Over Bedsores Results in $3.2M Verdict
The family of a Colorado nursing home resident has been awarded $3.2 million in a wrongful death lawsuit filed after the facility allegedly failed to identify and treat massive bedsores…
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Nursing Home Pressure Ulcers More Likely Among Black Residents: Study
According to the findings of a new study, elderly African Americans may face a greater risk of suffering bedsores or pressure ulcers as a result of nursing home neglect.
