Category Archives: Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing Home Must Face Potential Class-Action Lawsuit for Chronic Understaffing
A California court decided that a state nursing home must face a potential class-action lawsuit filed by the residents. The lawsuit contends that chronic understaffing led to patient’s rights violations. The nursing home had argued that workforce standards fall under the purview of state regulators rather than the courts. They filed a motion to… Read More »
California Jury Returns $30M Verdict Against Understaffed Nursing Home
A California jury returned verdicts totaling more than $30 million against the owners of a Roseville nursing home after a Sacramento State professor died following a brief stay. The jury returned a verdict of $5.9 million in compensatory damages and an additional $25 million in punitive damages in a lawsuit filed against Pine Creek… Read More »
Evidence for a California Nursing Home Abuse Case
When you suspect a loved one has been subjected to nursing home abuse or neglect, your first priorities are getting the resident to safety and reporting the misconduct to the California Department of Aging. However, soon after, you may consider legal remedies to hold the assisted living facility accountable for wrongdoing. Your loved one… Read More »
Medication Errors in California Nursing Homes
Medication errors are considered adverse events in health care because of their potential to cause serious injuries and even death. Around 7,000 to 9,000 people die every year because of these mistakes, and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives more than 100,000 reports about mishaps. These figures are drawn from across many… Read More »
Where To Report Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect In California
If you witness nursing home abuse or neglect at a California assisted living facility, one of your first questions is how to get government officials involved and take proper action. There are agencies in all US states that regulate nursing homes and handle complaints about misconduct, and these responsibilities fall on the California Department… Read More »
Elder Abuse Awareness: Protecting The Most At-Risk
Now in its 16th year, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and many US organizations to honor the elderly and call attention to mistreatment of older individuals across the globe. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities to give back, including offering transportation services, providing “Meals on… Read More »
Disturbing Data On Falls In California Nursing Homes
People are more prone to falls as they grow older, but the statistics on severe injuries and fatalities are eye-opening. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the top cause of fatalities among individuals 65 years and older. Millions of Americans in this age group take a spill… Read More »
Bedsores In California Nursing Homes: A Tragic “Never Event”
California nursing homes have a duty to provide quality care to residents but, considering the effects of age and underlying medical conditions, health concerns often arise. However, there is no excuse for the so-called “never events” that are the result of preventable errors and careless misconduct. Bedsores are an example of what happens when… Read More »
Overworking, Understaffing Put California Nursing Home Residents At Risk
The COVID-19 pandemic positioned our nation’s health care providers at the forefront in combating the virus, particularly the skilled staff that keeps nursing homes running safely and efficiently. Their tireless efforts protect residents and support their well-being, so it is not surprising to learn of concerns about staff shortages. However, survey results gathered before… Read More »
5 Most Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in California
When you assist a loved one in choosing a nursing home in California, you trust the facility to comply with its contractual and legal duties to provide protection, safety, and proper care. It is horrific to think that an assisted living center would shirk these obligations, but abuse and neglect are common in these… Read More »
