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New Jersey Bed Sores Lawyers

Bed sores, otherwise known as pressure ulcers, are a common occurrence in residents of elderly care facilities due to the fact that many residents are bed-ridden or otherwise immobile. When these individuals cannot turn or reposition themselves on a regular basis, pressure may cut off the circulation in a certain area of the body and may cause the bodily tissue to die. According to recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 11 percent of all nursing home residents have suffered from a bed sore of varying severity.

In order to prevent these injuries from happening, nursing home staff must evaluate the patient’s risk level for developing bed sores and then act appropriately to ensure they are turned on a frequent basis. When this is not done, a nursing home or staff member may be considered negligent. The injured party may be able to take the facility or individual to court in order to gain financial compensation for the unnecessary pain and suffering he or she has been forced to endure.

It is inexcusable for nursing home patients to suffer harm because of the careless and negligent behavior of those responsible for their care. To learn more about pursuing compensation for nursing home neglect and bed sores, contact the New Jersey bed sores lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529.

Appropriate Care of Nursing Home Residents

The following steps should be taken by nursing home staff to prevent and treat bed sores:

  • Staff should engage in daily skin-checks to monitor the well-being of residents.
  • Staff members should use devices such as pressure-relieving pads and mattresses for at-risk residents.
  • Staff should turn and reposition residents every few hours, or as needed.
  • Staff should ensure that their residents’ skin is clean and dry. Moisture and unsanitary conditions can lead to an increased risk for sores.
  • Management and kitchen staff should ensure that the residents are well-nourished and hydrated. Malnutrition can increase the risk of ulcers and slow the healing process once they are found and treated.

Nursing home employees should be well-trained and educated in the matters of bed sores and the prevention and treatment of this condition. Not only can these injuries cause discomfort to patients, they can also be life-threatening should an infection be contracted because of it. Those who have been a victim of this kind of neglect should seek compensation for their suffering and make sure that the individuals who engage in this behavior are held accountable for their actions in court.

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If you have a loved one who is living in a nursing home and has experienced bed sores or pressure ulcers as a result of mistreatment or neglect, contact the New Jersey bed sores attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529 to begin your pursuit of justice.