Florida Nursing Home Neglect Attorney

A nursing home has the duty to assure that its residents do not suffer from any form of neglect while residing in the nursing home.

But unfortunately, profit over the proper care, needs and rights of the nursing home residents appear to be the driving force in the operation of some nursing homes. Understaffing, for the purpose of increasing profit and decreasing cost, could result in substandard care to the residents’ needs. Consequently, inadequate personal attention may cause the residents to suffer by;

1) failing to prevent falls
2) failing to provide the proper care plan
3) failing to provide the proper medication plan
4) failing to provide the proper physical therapy

Any of these failures would be considered as a breach of duty; consequently, you or your loved ones have the right to seek judicial redress for the injury.

A Florida nursing home neglect attorney can help you if you suspect that your loved one is suffering from neglect and/or abuse while in a nursing home facility.

Avoid Neglect By Properly Selecting A Nursing Home

In selecting a nursing home, it is extremely important that the nursing home’s contract is read and fully understood before signing. Since placing a family member into the care of a nursing home oftentimes means that the family member is unable to care for himself, it is extremely critical that someone takes the initiative and has the contract reviewed by an experienced nursing home neglect attorney. Oftentimes, the nursing home contract will have binding clause that causes the resident to waive important legal rights. These clauses are in the contract for the benefit of the nursing home and to the detriment of the nursing home resident. Before signing the contract, it is important that you present the contract to your attorney and have him/her explain the contract and explain what rights are being waived.

If the terms of the nursing home contract are unacceptable, then have
your attorney renegotiate the terms or find another nursing home.

Before selecting a nursing home, it is important that you personally visit each nursing home that is being considered and take a tour to view the facility; while viewing the facility, consider whether the facility is adequately staffed and clean, speak to the residents and ask them if they are receiving adequate treatment. Consider whether the facility has an in-house medical staff with a doctor.

In addition, look at the condition of the residents:

a) Do the residents appear to be suffering with dehydration or malnutrition?
b) Are the residents being treated roughly, disrespectfully?
c) Are the residents being touched inappropriately?
d) Do the residents bear signs of trauma on their body; such as contusions, or cuts?
e) See whether the residents appear not to be receiving adequate medical attention

Consider the level of security provided in the facility. How easy is it for anyone to simply walk into the facility without being challenged. Consider the type of security the facility has in place that will protect the residents from the staff.

If you have any questions for Florida Nursing Home Neglect Attorney, Edward Rosado, contact him today.