The Tucson nursing home abuse attorneys of Nursing Home Law Center LLC abhor the thought that many nursing home patients are left to suffer in silence because their caregivers are unequipped to provide the most basic of care or to notice when they are in pain.
It takes a considerable amount of time for pressure ulcers to advance to the point that emergency medical intervention is necessary to save the patient’s life and to allow the healing process to begin. We find there is little excuse for allowing situations to reach this point and will aggressively fight on behalf of victims to ensure those responsible are held liable.
Tucson is the second most populous city in Arizona with a population of over 531,000. It is also home to a considerable number of seniors and aging residents, with those over the age of 65 representing almost 12% of the total. A decent portion of the population falls between the ages of 50 and 64 as well, which is why it is important that senior programs and assistance is made available to this growing segment of the community.
The Tucson Parks and Recreation Department organizes activities and programs for residents over the age of 50 ranging from nutrition, social services and support to recreational activities, fitness, education and socialization. These programs are offered through three senior centers located throughout the city and you can learn more by visiting here.
With only six out of the 21 nursing homes serving Tucson receiving perfect grades by Medicare, the fears many people have regarding the treatment their loved ones are not unfounded. Many families attempt to delay placing their loved ones under professional care for as long as possible because of their apprehension and this may result in stress among family members and become a detriment to the loved one who requires care.
Our Tucson pressure sore lawyers suggest using the Medicare nursing home compare tool to help you search for a nursing center with more confidence. The tool will allow you to quickly identify facilities that have a history of failing health inspections, have been cited or fines and suffer from understaffing— an influential factor in most cases involving bedsores. Accessing and using the tool is easy and it is available on the Medicare website.
For many understaffed nursing homes, patients suffering from developing pressure sores are only the beginning of their problems. Nursing chains in business to make a profit often ignore reasonable conventions that would otherwise ensure that every patient is provided the supervision and amenities needed to secure their comfort and safety. When there are not enough skilled nurses on staff to provide routine supervision and care to everyone, patients may be prioritized based on their immediate needs.
This allows patients who are unable to walk on their own accord to remain in the same position for extended periods of time. The weight of their bodies on their joints cuts off the flow of blood to the surrounding area and the tissue dies over the time that passes. It can take only a few hours for minor sores to appear, but it takes much longer for the sores to become advanced stage ulcers, which are essentially gaping open wounds that pose the risk of infection.
For staff not to notice that a patient is in severe pain and suffering from such serious injuries is incredulous, and this is often a sign that neglect is rampant at the facility and more patients may be affected.
Until nursing facilities are forced to change their practices through tougher regulations, civil action is the most effective way to hold them accountable for placing profit over people. Nursing Home Law Center LLC has helped thousands of nursing neglect victims fight back by securing compensation on their behalf for the value of their medical bills, pain and suffering and out of pocket expenses. If your loved one has been injured, contact us today to arrange a free case review with one ofaward-winningnning Tucson bedsore injury attorneys.
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If you are looking for an attorney to assist with the investigation or prosecution of a nursing home abuse case involving bed sores or other injury visit the pages below:
Attorney James Morgan
Licensed in Arizona
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