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Date: 20 November 2023 | Blog | Nursing Home Neglect | Bedsores | By: Sanga Turnbull
When it comes to the quality of nursing home care, the federal regulations are your best friend. Trust me, they're the rulebook that ensures your loved ones are not just housed, but actually cared for. CMS sets the gold standard for nursing home care through a set of regulations often referred to as... 
Date: 20 November 2023 | Blog | Nursing Home Neglect | Bedsores | By: Sanga Turnbull
Imagine having a pebble in your shoe. Not very comfortable, is it? Now, imagine not being able to remove that pebble for an extended period of time. That's kind of what pressure sores are like for many elderly individuals in nursing homes—just far more serious and, unfortunately, often far more painful. And just like you'd shake that pebble out of your shoe, frequent repositioning is essential for preventing these...
Date: 13 November 2023 | Blog | Nursing Home Neglect | Bedsores | By: Sanga Turnbull
How does something simple as moving around affect the development of pressure sores. But what happens when mobility is restricted? Among other issues, the risk of pressure sores—those nasty, painful skin lesions—rises...
Date: 24 October 2023 | Blog | Nursing Home Neglect | Bedsores | By: Sanga Turnbull
Let's get one thing straight: Communication isn't just the glue that holds personal relationships together; it's the very foundation of quality healthcare, especially in nursing homes. A break in this essential element can turn what should be a sanctuary for elder care into a breeding ground for...
Date: 24 October 2023 | Blog | Nursing Home Neglect | Bedsores | By: Sanga Turnbull
You know, we often associate nursing homes with the comfort and specialized care they're supposed to provide. However, not all facilities are created equal, and there's an unsettling side to this story—poor hygiene practices. You might not think it at first, but poor hygiene is [...]
Date: 29 September 2023 | Blog | Nursing Home Neglect | Bedsores | By: Sanga Turnbull
Everyone knows it's unrealistic to expect a handful of nursing staff to provide optimal care for a large number of residents in a nursing home. The correlation between staffing levels and nursing home neglect, particularly in the context of pressure sore development, is stark and significant. So, let's break down the various ways inadequate staffing impacts the [...]
Date: 04 September, 2023 | Blog | Nursing Home Neglect | Bedsores | By: Sanga Turnbull
Pressure sores, also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers, are skin injuries that result from prolonged pressure on a particular area of the body. According to the CDC, about 11% of nursing home residents have pressure sores. They commonly occur in regions where the skin covers bony areas, such as heels, hips, and tailbones. These sores occur more in the elderly because nursing homes fail to [...]
Date: 14 August, 2023 | Blog | Nursing Home Neglect | Bedsores | By: Sanga Turnbull
The Unique Vulnerability of Nursing Home Residents. Let's face it; nursing home residents are often more vulnerable than the general population. They're usually older, may have preexisting conditions, and are less mobile. All these factors alone can increase the risk of pressure sores. Throw malnutrition into the mix, and it's like adding fuel to [...]
Date: 31 July, 2023 | Blog | Nursing Home Neglect | Bedsores | By: Sanga Turnbull
It's a tragic irony, isn't it? Nursing homes are supposed to be places of care and sanctuary for our elders, but sometimes they become the very settings where neglect and harm occur. If you or a loved one is residing in a nursing home in Florida and is suffering from pressure sores, it's crucial to know your legal rights. These are not just trivial matters; we're talking about [...]
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Sanga Turnbull is the founder and principal attorney at The Turnbull Law Firm, a Florida law firm helping personal injury victims in Winter Haven and Orlando recover compensation for harm done to them by the negligence of others. The comprehensive personal injury practice at The Turnbull Firm includes all manner of motor vehicle accidents, nursing home neglect and abuse, slip and fall, workplace and industrial accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and more. Injury victims or their families are invited to call The Turnbull Firm for a no-cost, confidential consultation about any potential claims they may have.
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Sanga Turnbull is the founder and principal attorney at The Turnbull Law Firm, a Florida law firm helping personal injury victims in Winter Haven and Orlando recover compensation for harm done to them by the negligence of others. The comprehensive personal injury practice at The Turnbull Firm includes all manner of motor vehicle accidents, nursing home neglect and abuse, slip and fall, workplace and industrial accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and more. Injury victims or their families are invited to call The Turnbull Firm for a no-cost, confidential consultation about any potential claims they may have.
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