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A Guide To Proper Nursing Home Lifting And Repositioning
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a component of the U.S. Department of Labor, published a guide to help nursing home staff learn how to properly move elderly residents.OSHA's guidelines are based on ergonomics, an applied scien...
Best Care Practices To Prevent Bedsores
Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers, develop when recurring friction and continuous pressure breaks down the skin. However, the good news is that bedsores can be prevented.The skin breakdown occurs in bony areas that lack substantia...
Hawaii Nursing Home Sued For Mother’s Preventable Death
A Hawaii family is suing a Punaluu nursing home for negligent care practices that allegedly led to the death of their 65-year-old mother.Susan Pedro, a former patient of Oceanside Hawaii Assisted Living, reportedly passed away from sepsis and kidney failur...
The Different Stages of Pressure Sores
Bedsores start out small and develop into serious and debilitating injuries.
Know The Signs Of Nursing Home Negligence
Instances of elder abuse and neglect are becoming increasingly common. While nursing home abuse involves a direct intent to harm seniors, negligence occurs when residents are affected or injured by the facility's failure to administer quality care.It is im...
Daughter Files Negligence Lawsuit For Mother’s Bedsores
The decision to place a parent in a nursing home is never easy, and it's no secret that the overall quality of elderly care varies. While some facilities provide round-the-clock attention and treat their residents with compassion and respect, others may be...