The goal of almost anyone who is leaving a hospital to return home or to another facility is hoping to recover and move on with their lives. However, just because a person leaves the hospital, it does not mean that she no longer needs medical care and attention. In...
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Month: July 2020
Poor physical therapy can worsen a patient’s condition
Many people who are patients in New York’s nursing homes or other assisted living facilities are three because they have a hard time moving and getting around. Sometimes, immobility happens because of an injury or specific illness, although people also naturally get...
How to protect against a surgical error
When you agree to a surgical procedure, you do so with the idea that it'll improve your health. So, the last thing you want to find out is that something went wrongWhile there are risks associated with every type of surgery, even those that are deemed minor, some...
What are the most common complaints about nursing homes?
Nursing homes often have complaints lodged against them. Residents deserve to be treated with respect and care, but some are left alone or not cared for appropriately.Unfortunately, these residents aren't always able to speak for themselves. That's why family members...
Marking a body part doesn’t always prevent surgical mistakes
Surgical mistakes, such as wrong-site surgery, can have a drastic impact on a person's life. Imagine needing to have your left leg amputated and waking up to find that they accidentally amputated your right leg -- and that the left one still has to go in a separate...
Nursing home abuse takes on many forms
Nursing home abuse should never be tolerated in any form, as it puts an already vulnerable patient at risk of serious physical or emotional injury or death.If a loved one resides in a nursing home, it's critical to keep a watchful eye out for abuse. Neglecting to do...