The Centers for Disease Control, or CDC report that nursing home injury rates are increasing in Orange County and across the United States. The number of falls resulting in seriously injuries has increased, especially here in California. California has the highest rates of restraint in our nursing homes and skilled...
How common is nursing home injury and abuse in Anaheim California? The Anaheim area is home to many nursing home and skilled nursing facilities. The 2010 Census reported that more than 40 Million Americans are over the age of 65, and that number continues to rise. California has the largest...
If you are concerned that your parent or grandparent is being neglected in an Anaheim nursing home, one sign to watch for is changes to your loved one's medications. According...
There is a serious problem in many Orange County nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities: staffing. California law specifies the number of licensed medical professionals and nurses based upon the...
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, falls represent the most frequent adverse risk faced in California and Orange County nursing homes...
Do you know how to identify nursing home abuse and neglect in Anaheim, Mission Viejo and across Orange County? Are you suspicious about wounds, bruises or other nursing home injuries which your loved one has been forced to endure? You're not alone, and as California's population continues to age we...
The use of restraints may be a sign of nursing home abuse or neglect and it is important to remain vigilant if you are concerned about the treatment of a loved one. The use of restraints in nursing homes is not as common as it was even a few years...
What constitutes abuse or neglect in a nursing home or assisted care facility in Southern California? California law and federal statutes require these healthcare providers and facilities to maintain a high standard of care for our seniors. Unfortunately, it is quite common for nursing homes, assisted care facilities and retirement...
Are Mission Viejo and Anaheim nursing homes liable when a patient is injured in a fall? A recent study by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports the risks of falling increase as we age, and between 50% and 75% of these falls occur in a nursing home or...
What are some of the most common injuries which result from a fall in a nursing home? When is a nursing home or assisted care facility responsible and accountable when a patient fall results in injury? Injuries at assisted care facilities and nursing homes are a significant challenge in Anaheim, Orange...