Pressure ulcers, which are more commonly known as bedsores, are potentially debilitating injuries that are caused by pressure on the skin that restricts the flow of blood and hampers the delivery of crucial nutrients like oxygen. Thousands of people in New Mexico and...
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Pressure injuries as a possible sign of nursing home negligence
Moving into a nursing home is something that many seniors in New Mexico will choose at one point or another, and while most of their experiences will be entirely positive, there are unfortunately instances in which dangerous abuse and negligence on the part of the...
Common forms of abuse and neglect in nursing homes
As the country's population continues to age, countless families in New Mexico will face the difficult decision of whether a loved one ought to move into a nursing home. While the lion's share of such facilities provide caring, competent services to their residents,...
Resident on resident abuse in nursing homes is neglect
When New Mexico families place elderly loved ones in nursing homes, they expect them to be taken care of and safe. Sadly, instances of resident-on-resident abuse occur in nursing homes. This is considered a problem of neglect. Why resident-on-resident abuse happens...
New Mexico requires reporting of nursing home abuse
If you believe that a loved one living in a New Mexico nursing home has experienced physical or mental abuse, you must follow the state's reporting guidelines before submitting a claim in court. Undergoing mandatory reporting requirements is necessary so that a...
Negligence in nursing: common examples
People expect that a nurse will keep their loved ones safe as nurses are held to a high standard of professionalism. Patient safety should always be a primary concern in New Mexico healthcare facilities, and unsafe behavior may show negligence on the part of the...
How to distinguish the different types of elder abuse and neglect
If you have an elderly loved one being cared for in a New Mexico nursing home, you expect them to be treated with dignity and respect. Sadly, abuse and neglect sometimes occur. Here’s how you can distinguish the different types. Physical abuse Physical elder abuse...
The effects of nursing understaffing: Patient safety
Understaffed nursing may affect patient safety as well as practice management. Recent health events in New Mexico and elsewhere had an effect on the nursing field. Nurses had much switching around, possibly leading to a decrease in patient safety as well as cognitive...
Overhaul of Nursing Home Quality
The U.S. experienced its worst public health crisis in the early 21st century. The disaster hit the nursing homes very hard with thousands of elderly residents falling ill and dying in their homes. In response, the U.S. government announced a series of renewed...
How to report nursing home negligence
Placing your loved ones in a New Mexico nursing home can be complicated. You may be wrestling with guilt over having to commit them to such a facility. At the same time, you need to be sure that they are getting the highest possible level of care. If you suspect that...