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A Pinellas Park, Florida, nursing home is under investigation for the death of a wheelchair-bound resident who suffered dehydration, second-degree burns and blistering after being left in the sun for several hours. If a loved suffered any injuries due to nursing home neglect or abuse contact one of our knowledgeable Nursing Home Abuse attorneys can […] Read More
A new study has revealed that registered nurses (RNs) may be better equipped than licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to discover high risk medication discrepancies that could endanger nursing home residents. If your loved one has suffered injuries because of a nursing home medication error, the Nursing Home Abuse lawyers at Gordon & Partners can help […] Read More
A report co-published by ProPublica and The Washington Post reveals that nursing home employees are violating patients rights by posting embarrassing and inappropriate photos of residents on social media.Nursing home residents deserve to be treated with respect, and to receive proper care. If you suspect a loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse, the […] Read More
A recent study has found that a small percentage of nursing home residents carry a multi-drug resistant bacteria without showing any signs or symptoms. When they are admitted to the hospital, they can unknowingly spread this often deadly, drug-resistant bacteria. Has your loved one been affected? Our Florida Nursing Home Abuse lawyers will fight to […] Read More
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new set of guidelines aimed at improving antibiotic prescription usage in nursing homes. The recommendations suggest ways to minimize the inappropriate usage of antibiotics and prevent antibiotic resistance infections.If a loved one living in a nursing home has been prescribed too many antibiotics or […] Read More
The use of blood thinner Coumadin can be life-saving for nursing home residents. Unfortunately, increased medication errors have forced the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to step in. In a report completed by ProPublica and The Washington Post, it was revealed that nursing home residents have been hospitalized or died as a result […] Read More
It is estimated that 1,800 people die each year as the result of a nursing home fall. Many people who survive a fall are left with permanent disabilities. The team of attorneys at Gordon & Partners have successfully tried numerous nursing home cases. Has someone you love been injured as a result of Nursing Home […] Read More
An estimated 1.3 million elderly Americans currently live in nursing homes and approximately 300,000 residents are receiving antipsychotic drugs which begs the question, are residents being overmedicated? If you believe that your loved one is being overmedicated at a nursing home or if the nursing home failed to obtain informed consent before giving your loved […] Read More
When looking into nursing homes, there are generally three types of elderly care facilities that are available. These facilities are classified as skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care and custodial care. Knowing the difference between the three could not only save you money in the long run, but it can also ensure that your loved […] Read More
Sadly, neglect and abuse of the elderly is a common occurrence. Types of Nursing Home Abuse can generally be classified in four different categories: neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, or psychological or mental trauma. Regardless of the type of abuse, if you believe that your loved one is a victim of Nursing Home Negligence , […] Read More