Category Archives: Nursing Home Negligence
Medication Errors In Nursing Homes
In the United States of America, all nursing homes are required to make sure medication rates are not five percent or greater. Nursing homes in the U.S. must keep residents free of significant medication errors. Unfortunately, even though this is what is required, medication errors are a common problem in Kentucky and nationwide. If… Read More »
Warning Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Federal and state laws grant nursing home residents specific rights. For example, according to KRSÂ 216.515, nursing home residents should be kept free from physical and mental abuse. According to the law, residents should also be kept free from restraints except in emergency cases or as thoroughly justified by a physician. If a nursing home… Read More »