1/3 of Nursing Home Residents Experience Neglect Within 35 Days

Posted on Mar 6, 2014 10:14am EST

 

There was a study conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services that looked into neglect and abuse in nursing home facilities. The study showed that 1/3 of all residents in nursing homes suffer from neglect or abuse within the first 35 days of being admitted. The types of neglect or abuse seen within this about of time include:

1. A medication error
2. An infection
3. A medical injury

This fact alone should show lawmakers that something needs to be done in order to improve the safety of residents in nursing homes. If you or a loved have moved into a nursing home facility, be aware of this study and keep an eye out for any acts of neglect or abuse. If you have been the victim of nursing home abuse, we can help. Adams Law Firm, P.C. has been representing injured victims or nursing home neglect and abuse since 1958. Schedule a free case evaluation with us so we can create a plan of holding the negligent party responsible.
Some of the other statistics and facts found in this study include:

• 59% of the injuries or nursing home errors suffered were preventable
• $136 million has been spent on hospital visits that were link to preventable injuries and errors since just August of 2011

To help moving forward, the Department of Health and Human Services has suggested that the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) make a list of events that can help reduce the harm to residents. State agencies should review the practices within the nursing home that are meant to identify and reduce the harmful events. Our elderly loved ones should be cared for carefully and with compassion. These frequent injuries are devastating and the statistics are much too high. Contact a nursing home abuse lawyer in Rockland County for help recovering damages for any type of injury or neglect.

64 Year Old Rape Victim at Manhattanville Health Care Center

Posted on Mar 3, 2014 1:31pm EST
 

A few weeks ago, a devastating incident occurred at the Manhattanville Health Care Center in Marble Hill, New York. One of the nursing home aides was found on top of one of the residents at 1:20am. The victim of this act is a 64 year old mute woman. The nurse was found on top of the resident by an assistant who walked in and witnessed the act. The nurse has been arrested and is facing charges for rape. At this point, he has been charged and bail has been set in the case. The potential penalties of the case include:

1. Jail time for the nursing home aide
2. Fines for the aide
3. Civil lawsuit against the aide and the nursing home facility

The victim of this act was taken to the New York Presbyterian Hospital in order to be treated after the incident. In later discussion, the daughter of the victim has mentioned that she believes her mother is aware that something horrible happened to her. The victim as well as the victim's family can pursue damages after a horrific act like this. Adams Law Firm, P.C. has handled countless nursing home abuse cases. In a situation like this, the victim could recover monetary compensation for any and all of the following damages:

• Trauma
• Punitive damages
• Counseling needs
• Depression
• Post-rape syndrome
• Anxiety
• Pain and suffering

On top of these damages, there is a chance that infections or diseases can result from the offense and that could result in further compensation. Our firm handles all types of physical, mental and emotional types of abuse cases and rape is one of the most serious and can have the most severe consequences on both the victim and the suspect. If you or a loved one has suffered from any type of nursing home abuse, we can help. Contact us at (877) 699-1152 to get started with a free consultation.