A nationwide nursing shortage and a federally mandated staffing level are leaving nursing homes in a difficult situation, and Florida’s 698 licensed nursing homes are no exception. This problem is expected to worsen as the state’s population of 65 and older continues...
No one doubts there are staffing issues in some health care fields. According to data supplied to USA TODAY, at least a third of nursing homes and long-term care facilities for the elderly do not reach several of the federally mandated benchmarks required by the U.S....
The turnover rate at a business simply refers to how often employees are leaving and being replaced. A business with a low turnover rate is very stable, and employees are clearly happy in their line of work. Conversely, a high turnover rate can be problematic in any...
Falls are among the most pressing safety concerns in nursing homes. Older adults in general are more likely to fall than younger people. They may also have medical issues that result in more severe injuries when they do fall. Lower bone density and reduced immune...
Bedsores can vary significantly from one patient to the next. In some cases, they can be caught early, and healing may be possible. However, in severe cases, they can become infected or even lead to sepsis—a blood infection with potentially fatal consequences. As...
When your elderly relative lives in a nursing home, you expect them to be secure and safe. If they have specific medical requirements, then you also expect these to be catered for. The majority of nursing homes take their legal duty of care seriously, which is why...
When you have a loved one who is admitted to a nursing home, one of the saddest things you can find out is that they have bedsores, and due to neglect, their already painful bedsores are infected. Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, may develop when a person remains in one...
Encouraging an elderly relative to move into a nursing home isn’t easy. However, it is often the best decision all around. Nursing homes have the staff and facilities to meet the specific needs of elderly individuals. Nursing homes also owe a legal duty of care. The...
Nursing home residents are often among society's most vulnerable members, relying on staff for their daily care and well-being. Unfortunately, safety concerns can arise, leading to serious harm. Families need to stay informed and act when negligence is suspected....
Falls are more of a concern for older adults than they are for younger people. If someone in their 20s or 30s experiences a same-level fall or even a fall down the stairs in front of their home, they may walk away with nothing more than a bruised bottom and a profound...
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