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When Nursing Homes Are Slow To Act
For most people, obtaining medical attention after sustaining an injury or becoming ill is relatively easy. For nursing home residents it isn’t as easy, and for some it is impossible to do on their own. Many nursing home residents rely completely on the staff to help them obtain medical attention when necessary. This is a huge responsibility for nursing home staff, and failing to fulfill this responsibly could result in terrible injuries or even death.
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Hospitals Aren’t Being Penalized For Health and Safety Violations
Hospitals are supposed to be safe places for patients, but oftentimes they also present serious risks. Hospitals are supposed to abide by state and federal health and safety guidelines, but the reality is many fall quite short. This is hardly surprising because many hospitals aren’t being penalized for health and safety violations, which is putting patients in danger.
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A Hospital’s Responsibility To Clean
While medically necessary, hospitals can be very dangerous places for patients. Because of the nature of a hospital, there are many germs and bacteria present that are not normally found in other environments. Unfortunately, hospitals are also home to people with compromised immune systems, and they face a serious infection risk when hospitals are not properly cleaned.
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Avoiding Hospital Falls
Falls are some of the most dangerous accidents for hospital patients and unfortunately they happen far too often. Hospitals are required to take safety measures and implement the use of equipment enabling patients to move safely; but according to fines issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), some hospitals are not up to the task. One New Jersey hospital recently reached a settlement with OSHA to resolve risky violations for healthcare workers and patients.
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CMS Cracks Down On Hospital-Acquired Conditions
Although people rely on hospitals to provide them with medical attention, hospitals actually pose unique risks to patients. While some risks are unavoidable, hospitals are expected to provide a certain standard of care that protects patients from hospital-acquired conditions. Unfortunately, not all hospitals uphold the appropriate standard of care; but the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is helping protect patients from hospital-acquired conditions with a new incentive program.