Common medications that are involved in the most serious errors include warfarin (RR 2.58, CI 2.09 to 3.18) and insulin (RR 2.35, CI 1.86 to 2.97), and oxycodone combinations (RR 1.48, CI 1.07 to 2.06). Conclusions Data collected from a nursing home medication error system can provide ...
A workbook based on expert opinion has been created by Masspro specific to the nursing home environment. The experts that compiled the Institute of Medicine, Quality Chasm Series, Preventing Medication Errors, recommend five methods to prevent errors in nursing homes: 1) regulation; 2) profiling ...
If your elderly loved one received incorrect medication or lacks needed medication, this could be a sign of elder abuse. At the very least, it shows that the nursing home didn’t properly train their nursing staff. Errors in administering medication include: Crushing medication that shouldn’t ...
Medication Errors Medication errors are often due to the negligence of nursing home staff. Errors such as distributing the wrong medication or the wrong dosage to a resident can be potentially fatal, as medications may be essential for a resident’s survival. One of the most dangerous and seve...
Nursing home negligence and abuse can come in many forms, including: Bed sores, also known as decubitus ulcers or pressure ulcers Medication mistakesinvolving the wrong dose or wrong drug Dehydration Malnourishment Bruises or cuts Neglect and abuse can not only lead to physical injuries but emotional...
Home Journal Index Nursing2025 Medication Errors Medication Errors Share This Add to Bookmarks PDF Version Request Permission Print ArticleSource: Nursing2025 August 2013, Volume :43 Number 8 , page 72 - 72 [Buy]Authors Cohen, Michael R. ScD, MS, RPH...
Medication errors Poor hygiene Soiled bedding Emotional Changes Sudden personality changes Agitation, withdrawal, or fear Frequent crying Complaints of poor treatment If you notice that your loved one exhibits any of these signs of nursing home abuse, do not wait — take immediate action. “Soft sig...
In a recent case, a nursing home came under scrutiny following multiple reports of medication errors and resident abuse. This investigation highlights the serious consequences of neglect and abuse in nursing facilities and underscores the importance of legal intervention to protect vulnerable residents. ...
Without treatment, certain health issues can causeserious complicationsfor nursing home residents, who are often already frail. For example, untreated infections could worsen over time and lead to a potentially deadly condition calledsepsis. Medical neglect also includesmedication errors.A study byThe Am...
A new analysis points to surprisingly low rates of serious impacts from medication errors affecting nursing home residents, despite the fact that these errors remain fairly common. The investigators noted that it's unclear whether medication errors resulting in serious outcomes are truly infrequent or ...