Nursing Home Neglect includes:–Accidents“Never Events”Serious Reportable EventsFalls from WindowsSuicideElopement–Failure to provide proper personal hygiene; unclean, –Dignity claim: unchanged sitting in feces –Maggots –Failure to provide sufficient medical attention –Understaffing –Inadequate security...
In addition to adverse events, other terms used to describe medical errors include near misses, sentinel events, and serious reportable events (SREs). Near Misses A near miss (also known as a close call) is an incident that might have resulted in harm but did not occur because of timely ...
Ileus is often associated with a postburn period but usually subsides within 36–48 hr, at which time oral feedings can be initiated. Ascertain food likes and dislikes. Encourage SO to bring food from home, as appropriate. Provides patient or SO a sense of control; enhances participation in ...