Nursing Home Neglect
Oklahoma City Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
When we are not able to care for vulnerable members of our families, we entrust
the administration and staff of care facilities to provide that care.
Unfortunately, in far too many cases residents of nursing homes suffer neglect,
with consequences ranging from illness and depression to
death.
If you are concerned that someone you care about is suffering in a care
facility, contact our
office in Shawnee and ask for a free consultation with a nursing home abuse
lawyer.
The attorneys at our
Oklahoma personal injury firm will evaluate the patient’s care. In many
cases, the results of neglect are obvious, and the negligent behavior can be
clearly identified. Federal and state regulations are very specific about
acceptable standards of care. Bedsores, for instance, are
unusual if a patient has been observed and turned at the required intervals.
Nutrition and liquids must be administered at required intervals, and a patient
should be carefully monitored to avoid dehydration or
malnutrition while in the nursing home.
Negligence in failing to provide medical care may allow a
manageable condition to become a crisis. We think of a nursing home as a medical
facility. Unfortunately, the medical director may only visit the site
occasionally, and overworked or under-trained nurses and staff may not recognize
or report a patient’s need for medical treatment until a condition that could
have been treated in the nursing home leads to hospitalization.
Are you concerned about a resident of a care facility? Contact an Oklahoma
City Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer and discuss your concerns at a free
consultation.
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Telephone: 405-275-0040
Toll Free: 800-441-9378
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