BED SORES NURSING HOME INJURY ATTORNEY
There are many residents who live in nursing homes who are confined to a bed or wheelchair, which unfortunately puts them at risk for developing bed sores. Bed sore, pressure ulcer and decubitus ulcer, are the different terms used and they refer to any type of skin wound or lesion that is the result of unrelieved pressure that causes damage to the underlying tissue. If bed sores are not treated, they can become severely infected and in some cases, bed sores can be fatal..
There are regulations in place for nursing homes to prevent bed sores from happening, but there are many instances in which these regulations are not followed or are ignored. When residents are not monitored properly by nursing home staff, there is a good chance that they will suffer from bed sores. In order to prevent bed sores from occuring, residents who are either in a wheelchair or who are bedridden should be repositioned every two hours.
Some nursing home residents may be unaware that they have bed sores or they might not be able to communicate that they are suffering from them. Family members should be sure to check their loved ones to see if they are suffering from bed sores. Common areas for someone to develop bed sores include:
- Tailbone or sacrum
- Back of the head
- Heels
- Buttocks
- Hips
If your loved one has suffered from bed sores, the Fitz Law Group is here to help hold the negligent party liable for their their terrible wrongdoing.
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