Older adults often have lower immune system function than younger people. Additionally, living in a high-density facility exposes nursing home residents to more infestation and infection risks.
Companies operating nursing homes and those working at these facilities are largely aware of the risks their residents face. The failure to embrace appropriate sanitation measures and infestation or infection control standards could lead to preventable medical complications.
Cleanliness is critical for resident safety
Older adults move into nursing homes because they can no longer meet all of their routine needs. They may struggle to maintain their homes and manage their personal hygiene.
In a nursing home, they should be able to rely on staff members to assist them with hygiene matters and to keep the facilities reasonably clean. Overworked and burned-out nursing home employees may cut corners regarding sanitation, especially when moving between rooms in a facility rapidly.
Unfortunately, when workers fail to identify infections and infestations, separate affected individuals from the general population and maintain strict cleanliness standards, infections and infestations can spread unchecked. They can potentially cause debilitating medical consequences.
In some cases, they may even lead to premature death. Treatable conditions, such as scabies, can have catastrophic consequences if nursing home workers ignore early warning signs and fail to properly support those with an active infestation or infection.
Reviewing the details of an infestation or infection acquired due to negligent nursing home care can help concerned parties understand their options. Legal action may be the only way to force a nursing home to properly prioritize resident care and get justice and compensation for a loved one.
