Nursing Home Negligence

Medication errors in nursing homes can seriously harm residents, leading to complications or even death. Delaware nursing homes must have clear procedures in place to address these errors, prevent further harm, and improve safety. These steps involve reporting,...

Nursing home abuse and negligence are serious matters because of the considerable damage that’s done to the residents. Each resident in one of these long-term care facilities counts on the staff members to help them with their daily needs. When the staff members don’t...

Many families in Delaware depend on nursing homes to provide care for elderly loved ones. These facilities should offer safety, comfort, and medical support. But when nursing homes become overcrowded, the quality of care can drop quickly. Residents may face serious...

Dirty or unsanitary conditions in nursing homes count as neglect. These conditions violate health and safety standards and put residents at risk of infections, falls, and other health issues. Nursing homes must provide a clean and safe environment, and failing to do...

When caring for elderly loved ones, hygiene significantly impacts their well-being. Nursing homes must maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, but what happens if they fail to do so? If you suspect that hygiene neglect is affecting your loved one, you can...

Nursing homes in Delaware must follow strict health guidelines to keep residents safe. Many older adults have weak immune systems, making them more likely to get sick. When staff do not follow infection control rules, diseases can spread quickly. Common infection...

Families who entrust their loved ones to nursing homes expect these relatives to receive proper care. Unfortunately, malnutrition is a harmful problem in these facilities that can go unnoticed.  Some residents do not receive enough food, while others get meals that...

When a loved one suffers an injury in a nursing home, determining the cause will help you hold the responsible party accountable. A thorough investigation will reveal whether poor staff training played a role.  Poor management or a lack of proper staff training can...

Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, often result from prolonged pressure on the skin. They are preventable but can occur when nursing home staff fail to provide adequate care. Families have legal options if a loved one develops bedsores due to neglect in a...

Understaffing in nursing homes is a growing issue that contributes to increased neglect of residents. When there are not enough caregivers, residents do not receive the care and attention they need, leading to serious consequences.  Delaware law requires nursing homes...