FALLS, DROPS AND PERSONAL INJURIES
Kentucky Nursing Home Falls And Drops
Our team of Kentucky Nursing Home Neglect lawyers are prepared to handle your case involving a nursing home fall. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,800 nursing home residents die from fall related injuries every year, and those who survive often suffer debilitating injuries from which they never fully recover. Nursing home falls are common because residents are typically older and have difficulty walking due to muscle and bone density loss, medication side effects, poor vision and gait problems. However, nursing home falls are often preventable if employees take the proper steps to supervise and protect residents under their care.
What Should You Do If a Family Member Suffers Serious Injuries in a Nursing Home Fall?
What Are Common Causes of Nursing Home Fall Injuries?
Nursing home staff plays an important role in protecting the safety of residents as they move about the facility. When a patient is admitted into a nursing home, staff must assess his or her risks for falls and identify and implement interventions to address these risks. Reassessments should occur after any fall or change in medical condition. Residents at risk should be monitored closely and receive assistance with transfers to prevent them from falling. Bed rails, non-skid footwear, appropriate arm chair with wheels locked at bedside, walkers and canes can be used to help prevent falls.