Even some of the most expensive nursing homes run short on staff, overwork the staff they have and skip background checks they need to do.
Families can watch for warning signs of nursing home neglect, such as falls, bed sores, unexplained bruises and changes in how a loved one acts. Keeping a vigilant eye on a loved one is one of the most important things a family can do.
Frequently Asked Questions
What signs of nursing home neglect should families in Tulsa watch for?
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it is absolutely imperative that you keep your eyes open, because these nursing homes, even some of the most expensive ones, have problems.
They are understaffed. The staff they have is overworked. A lot of times, they don’t do the background checks on these people that they need to do.
You should start looking at, number one, are they a fall risk, and are they letting them fall? People are designated as fall risks because of their physical conditions, and a lot of times, these nursing homes will not do what they need to do to make sure these people don’t fall.
Do they have bed sores? Bed sores are almost always preventable. A bed sore is an indicator that that person is being neglected. There’s no reason for bed sores to happen if they’re following proper protocol.
Look for unexplained bruises. Look to see if your loved one seems overly medicated or confused. Look to see if they’re withdrawn when you come to visit. If a certain staff member comes in and your loved one kind of withdraws a little bit, then something might be going on there too.
You just absolutely have to keep an eye on your loved ones when they go to a nursing home. There’s nothing else you can do to take care of these people that are your loved ones if they’re in a nursing home except keep a vigilant eye out.
Talk to a Tulsa nursing home abuse lawyer about your family’s case
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This post is for general information and isn’t legal advice.
