HOW MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS CAN ARISE IN NURSING HOMES

Unfortunately, proper medical care and management is not always provided in assisted living centers, and people can suffer immensely and even in some cases lose their lives because of this form of negligence. Below you will find a brief overview of how the duties imposed on these facilities can be breached in a medical sense. Anyone who has suffered as a result of nursing home negligence needs to obtain the help of a Las Vegas nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible.

DUTY OF ONGOING OVERSIGHT

Almost regardless of whether someone moves into an assisted living center because of age or illness, their overall medical conditions need to be closely monitored. That’s because people who are already ill and/or advanced in age tend to be vulnerable to viruses and other illnesses. Therefore, staff members at these facilities need to regularly check on basic signs of health that include weight, the taking of temperatures and the early recognition of any forming illnesses. Failure to do so would likely be considered negligent and potentially give rise to a medical malpractice claim.

DUTY OF PROVIDING PROPER MEDICATION

Many people who live in assisted living centers need to follow a regular protocol of medication for any number of different reasons. When this medication is either not provided at all or is not provided at the proper intervals or even in the proper dosage amounts the residents can suffer in extreme ways. Failure to properly manage these medication protocols could lead to a finding of legal liability if someone who is harmed decides to pursue legal remedies.

DUTY TO OBTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

Finally, assisted living center staff members need to monitor their residents to make sure that they recognize the onset of any serious medical issues as quickly as possible. When these situations arise, the staffs are expected to make whatever arrangements are necessary for those residents to obtain the care they need. This could include calling in specialists or even transferring residents to hospitals if acute care is needed. When this does not happen, people can lose their lives as a result.

CONTACT A LAS VEGAS NURSING HOME ABUSE LAWYER AT HIGH STAKES INJURY LAW

If you or a loved one has not received the proper level of medical care while living in an assisted living center, you need to seek the help of an experienced Las Vegas nursing home abuse attorney as soon as possible. At High Stakes Injury Law, our team has been protecting the rights of the injured for many years, and we know what it takes to help victims and families recover fair compensation from negligent people, businesses, and other entities. Give us a call today to tell us about your case – we’ll help you understand your rights and legal options.

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