Unexplained Injuries in Pennsylvania Nursing Homes

If a resident of a Pennsylvania Nursing Home is injured, the family and listed contacts of the resident should always be notified. Sadly, this does not always occur. Unexplained Injuries in Pennsylvania Nursing Homes often go underreported or unnoticed. Oftentimes, injuries are not discovered until the resident develops an infection or other health complications. If you believe that your family or friend sustained an injury in a Pennsylvania Nursing Home that that was unreported, do not wait. Contact a Pennsylvania Elder Abuse Lawyer.

When you visit your friend or family member in a Pennsylvania Nursing Home be observant. You should be concerned if they exhibit any signs of injury such as bruises, impaired movement, or muscle weakness. This is especially true if they suffer from a medical condition such as Dementia or Alzheimer's that makes them less observant. If your friend or family member tells you that they suffered an injury make sure that you get them to tell you what happened.

Questions to ask in the event of a physical injury:
• When did the injury occur?
• Did they tell a nurse aide or other staff member about the injury?
• Did they receive any medical attention?
• Was the injury reported to the nursing home regulatory agency?
• Was their medical insurer billed for any medical costs associated with the injury?

Serious illness and medical complications can arise if an individual does not receive the medication they need, or if it is not administered as prescribed. Staff should never give a patient a medication for which they have a noted allergy. Nursing staff should recognize symptoms of negative drug interactions. If not, serious or fatal health problems may occur. When you visit your friend or relative you should check their prescription bottles to make sure the correct number of pills are in each bottle. If their medical condition seems to have worsened and you cannot get answers Contact a Pennsylvania Nursing Home Abuse Attorney for a Free Case Consultation.