According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,800 nursing home residents die from fall related injuries every year, and those who survive often suffer debilitating injuries from which they never fully recover many of these falls can be avoided or mitigated. Sadly, some nursing homes do not run as effectively and attentively as they should which results in these types of accidents.
It is important for nursing home staff members to be attentive to all residents; especially those who suffer from physical and cognitive disabilities that limit their mobility. When a person first moves into a nursing home, the facility is required to propose a care plan that includes a fall risk assessment. This assessment determines what assistance the resident needs to move around safely. Unfortunately, this is not always done, or the care plan is not followed.
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Start A Free EvaluationMost falls in nursing homes are caused by the staff’s negligence. The negligence may be based upon the condition of the premises or poor or inadequate resident care. Examples of falls caused by the condition of the premises may include poor lighting, wet floors, unattended to spills, uneven surfaces and the like.
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Contact Us Now For HelpFalls due to residence care may include allowing a patient to ambulate without assistance or inadequate assistance when assistance is called for, inattentiveness to call bells, not properly adjusting a bed or its rails, improper lifting techniques or equipment and not attending to patients in chairs or wheel chairs.
Typically, those who reside in nursing homes are older and in poorer health. A fall on top of their other medical conditions can cause serious injuries that can sometimes be too much to overcome.
If your loved one fell at a nursing home facility, it should have been reported. Sadly this is not always the case. If you notice your loved one has bruises, cuts or is afraid to get up and move around, a fall might be the cause.
If your loved one has suffered from a fall due to the negligence of a nursing home, contact the nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys at Berger and Green . We will provide you with a free no obligation consultation to discuss your case.
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