Nursing home residents are often in a fragile medical state. In many cases, these residents have weakened immune systems because of the health issues from which they suffer. When a nursing home resident has limited mobility, there is a chance that the resident might suffer from bed sores if he or she isn’t properly attended to by the nursing home staff.
Bed sores can easily be prevented with proper care. A bed sore occurs when the skin breaks down because of moisture and pressure. If a nursing home resident is left in the same position for hours on end, he or she is at an increased risk of bed sores. Turning the resident or adjusting his or her position to help relieve the pressure on an area can help to prevent these sores from occurring.
We understand that suffering from a bed sore or seeing your loved one suffer from one might have you ready to take action. The first thing that must be done is to get medical attention for the bed sore. Once that is done, you can explore the options that you have for holding the nursing home responsible for the lack of attention. This might be done by filing a formal complaint. It can also involve seeking compensation for the damages that occurred because of the bed sores.
There is no reason to wait when you know that there is neglect occurring at a nursing home. Waiting can lead to more neglect, including other residents being neglected, which might have a devastating effect on some of the more fragile residents in the facility. Contact our nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys today at 479-442-7575 to get the help you need.