How Abuse and Neglect Lead to Infections in Nursing Home Residents
There are many causes of infection in nursing homes where neglect occurs. Most of these causes involve residents not getting the right medications or the hygiene care needed to keep infection at bay. Some of the major causes of infections due to nursing home neglect are
• Urinary infections caused when residents must wait too long for someone to escort
them to the bathroom
• Urinary infections caused by failure to clean or change catheters when needed
• Infections worsening when staff members do not administer antibiotics as directed
• Pressure sores or skin infections caused by the failure of staff members to turn
residents who are bedridden
• Pneumonia that develops due to failure to treat a cold or other less harmful infection
These infections develop any time bacteria is allowed to build up on the skin or in the body, so it is important for family members to remain involved with the care of their loved ones and take notice of any infections that seem out of the ordinary. If you see that your loved one gets frequent infections that can’t be adequately explained by a new or existing medical condition, you may want to contact an Orange County nursing home abuse attorney. You’ll be able to find out how to stop the neglect or abuse of your loved one and how to make the nursing home take responsibility for the poor care your loved one has been receiving.
For questions about Nursing Home Abuse in Southern California you can contact Southern California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Michael Young to discuss you or your loved ones situation. The Elder Abuse Law Offices of Young and Wallin serve all counties in Southern California, including nursing home neglect cases in Los Angeles, nursing home neglect cases in Riverside, nursing home negligence matters in Orange County, as well as San Bernardino and San Diego. Contact us if you would like more information on how you can put an end to nursing home abuse in southern California.
