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Placing loved ones in a nursing home is always a difficult decision. For many, the move to supervised care happens when the elderly person can no longer manage their medications reliably. They may forget to take a dose or double up on one, leading to unwanted side effects. Because older adults often take multiple medications, unreliable management of the care they require, can have serious health ramifications. When loved ones are harmed by medication errors in Nassau County nursing homes, they are entitled to compensation if the errors result from negligence. Our nursing home abuse attorneys are ready to help take legal action.
Medication errors happen in Nassau County nursing homes for many reasons. Some of the most common include the following:
These actions can lead to medical complications, even death. If you are concerned that a loved one may be experiencing medication errors, contact a knowledgeable attorney to discuss possible legal action.
Understaffing contributes to many medication errors in nursing homes in Nassau County. Nurses are rushed to complete medication passes. Even when they only oversee delivery, they monitor multiple people while addressing resident-specific needs.
When facilities are short-handed, training can become haphazard. Formal training is pushed aside to address resident demands. Without proper training, staff may not follow procedures or skip documenting observations such as drug reactions, which can jeopardize a resident’s care.
Finally, inadequate documentation means staff have no point of reference for determining how to perform their duties. In a scenario where training is incomplete, medical personnel need well-documented processes to compensate for the lack of hands-on training. If the documentation is inadequate and the training is incomplete, staff have no resources to meet the standard of care.
Consulting a Nassau County attorney well-versed in nursing home negligence can be the first step in pursuing compensation for medication mismanagement. A knowledgeable lawyer will do the following:
Seasoned attorneys understand the frustration of discovering that the most vulnerable are not receiving the care they need. That’s why nursing home abuse lawyers listen carefully to identify possible negligence as their clients describe their experiences.
Our firm investigates medical professionals, staff, and administrators. We look at the facility’s record and talk to witnesses. Our experienced attorneys will review surveillance footage and medical records to thoroughly understand the negligence claims.
Our experienced attorneys work with medical experts that can explain the standard of care for prescribing, managing, and administering medications. These medical experts can also highlight lapses that breach those standards and discuss health outcomes caused by medication errors.
As seasoned negotiators, our lawyers could negotiate the best possible outcome or file a lawsuit if a settlement cannot be reached. We work tirelessly to see that our clients receive the compensation they deserve.
If you believe a loved one’s well-being may be compromised because of medication errors in Nassau County nursing homes, contact Duffy & Duffy to discuss your legal options. We will work to help you seek justice.
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