Many studies show a large share of nursing home residents remain dehydrated. Because of this risk, federal and state laws place responsibility on nursing homes to provide adequate food and...
Read moreThe health consequences of dehydration can be quite severe, ranging from coma to organ failure to death. Nursing home staff can help patients avoid most of these consequences, and dehydration...
Read moreDehydration occurs when a resident rapidly loses at least three percent of his or her bodyweight. Left untreated, dehydration can lead to severe medical complications and even death. If you...
Read moreNursing Home Fall Risk Assessments in Nursing Care Plans A fall risk assessment measures your loved one’s relative likelihood for falling while living in the nursing home. These assessments are...
Read moreWhat Hospital Staff Should Do to Prevent Falls in Geriatric Psych Units Hospitals should take clear steps to reduce fall risks for patients in geriatric psychiatric units. These steps fall...
Read moreEnforced by the Illinois Department of Health, the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act protects and defends the rights of long-term care facilities residents. According to the INHCA, a long-term care...
Read moreInadequate Staffing in Nursing Homes As the Chicago Tribune unearthed in 2009, understaffing in Illinois nursing homes led to dangerous living conditions for residents. In response, the Illinois legislature passed...
Read moreNearly 30 percent of all abuse and neglect claims in the U.S. are for physical abuse. With more than 3 million elderly and dependent adults in nursing homes, that means...
Read moreIn the 1980s, Congress found the level of provided care in nursing homes was insufficient to keep residents healthy. To address these concerns, Congress enacted the Federal Nursing Home Reform...
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