Nursing Home Abuse Blog

Florida Nursing Home Resident Left in Sun, Dies

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on May 9, 2016October 31, 2023 in Nursing Home Abuse

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

Registered Nurses Better Able to Identify Medication Errors

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on January 15, 2016November 1, 2023 in Nursing Home Abuse

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

Nursing Home Residents Are Often Carriers of Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on December 4, 2015October 31, 2023 in Nursing Home Abuse

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

CDC Makes Recommendations on Use of Antibiotics in Nursing Homes

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on September 30, 2015December 7, 2022 in Nursing Home Abuse

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

Nursing Home Blood Thinner Errors Result in Injuries and Death

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on August 10, 2015October 31, 2023 in Nursing Home Abuse

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

How to Prevent Nursing Home Falls

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on June 15, 2015November 1, 2023 in Nursing Home Abuse

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

Are Nursing Homes Overmedicating their Residents?

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on December 9, 2014November 1, 2023 in Nursing Home Abuse

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

Types of Elderly Care

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 20, 2013November 1, 2023 in Nursing Home Abuse

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

Types of Nursing Home Abuse

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 20, 2013November 1, 2023 in Nursing Home Abuse

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

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