MEDICAL MALPRACTICE & PERSONAL INJURY IN INDIANA David Farnbauch & Dr. Nicholas King Leverage Our Expertise in Law and Medicine. Medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home neglect cases require extensive knowledge of both Indiana law and the field of medicine.Having a board-certified neurologist on our team is invaluable to our clients.

STANDARD OF CARE

The standard of care is a level of expertise held across a community of medical experts in a particular field. All physicians and doctors should possess the basic knowledge and expertise when treating and diagnosing general illness. It is across this spectrum that the standards of care are set. The "national board" exams for new doctors

and

TRANSFERS AND LIFTS

Transfers and Lifts. The goal of any transfer between surfaces such as the bed or chair is to move the resident safely and easily while preventing injury to both the resident and staff. Unfortunately, injuries during transfers can occur, and often it is because nursing home staff did not follow safe practices. DEMENTIA-RELATED BEHAVIORS IN NURSING HOMES Dementia-related behaviors are often termed “problem behaviors” by staff in the nursing home. They are in fact a major cause of admission to the nursing home because families believe that nursing home staff is equipped to dealing with them – some are and some are not. USE OF CATHETERS IN NURSING HOMES Use of Catheters in Nursing Homes. A urinary (foley) catheter is a thin, soft tube inserted in the bladder, and the tube is attached to a bag that collects urine. Catheters are used to assist residents to void if they cannot do so on their own, or if a medical condition warrants use. Catheters should be used only when medically necessary. ROLE OF THE NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR The role of the nursing home administrator is to supervise, plan, develop, monitor and maintain appropriate standards of care throughout all departments in the nursing home. The nursing home administrator must have effective communication, leadership, and business skills in order to be successful. Due to the difficulty and high demands of this MANAGING WANDERING BEHAVIOR IN THE NURSING HOME Use bed alarms for those who wander at night. Assess for and provide care for basic needs such as pain management, toileting, and adequate food and fluids. In collaboration with the physician, diagnose and treat depression that often accompanies dementia, which increases the risk for wandering. Questions to ask the nursing home: HOW TO FILE A WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT IN INDIANA To file a wrongful death suit in Indiana, you must show that: The death of a person was caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default. The act, neglect or default would have entitled the injured person to file an action to recover damages had the death not occurred ( I.C. § 34-23-1-1). There are surviving beneficiaries, children, or dependents LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS OF THE RESTRAINT OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS The restraint of nursing home residents is a very serious issue, and is strictly monitored and prohibited except in extreme circumstances. A restraint is defined as: The laws that govern the care of nursing home residents differ from those that govern the care of hospital

patients.

9 MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN SEEING DOCTORS AFTER AN ACCIDENT 9 Mistakes People Make When Seeing Doctors After an Accident Our office has been representing injury victims since 1984. During that time, we have represented thousands of families obtain compensation for the injuries and harm MEDICAL MALPRACTICE & PERSONAL INJURY IN INDIANA David Farnbauch & Dr. Nicholas King Leverage Our Expertise in Law and Medicine. Medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home neglect cases require extensive knowledge of both Indiana law and the field of medicine.Having a board-certified neurologist on our team is invaluable to our clients.

STANDARD OF CARE

The standard of care is a level of expertise held across a community of medical experts in a particular field. All physicians and doctors should possess the basic knowledge and expertise when treating and diagnosing general illness. It is across this spectrum that the standards of care are set. The "national board" exams for new doctors

and

TRANSFERS AND LIFTS

Transfers and Lifts. The goal of any transfer between surfaces such as the bed or chair is to move the resident safely and easily while preventing injury to both the resident and staff. Unfortunately, injuries during transfers can occur, and often it is because nursing home staff did not follow safe practices. DEMENTIA-RELATED BEHAVIORS IN NURSING HOMES Dementia-related behaviors are often termed “problem behaviors” by staff in the nursing home. They are in fact a major cause of admission to the nursing home because families believe that nursing home staff is equipped to dealing with them – some are and some are not. USE OF CATHETERS IN NURSING HOMES Use of Catheters in Nursing Homes. A urinary (foley) catheter is a thin, soft tube inserted in the bladder, and the tube is attached to a bag that collects urine. Catheters are used to assist residents to void if they cannot do so on their own, or if a medical condition warrants use. Catheters should be used only when medically necessary. ROLE OF THE NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR The role of the nursing home administrator is to supervise, plan, develop, monitor and maintain appropriate standards of care throughout all departments in the nursing home. The nursing home administrator must have effective communication, leadership, and business skills in order to be successful. Due to the difficulty and high demands of this MANAGING WANDERING BEHAVIOR IN THE NURSING HOME Use bed alarms for those who wander at night. Assess for and provide care for basic needs such as pain management, toileting, and adequate food and fluids. In collaboration with the physician, diagnose and treat depression that often accompanies dementia, which increases the risk for wandering. Questions to ask the nursing home: HOW TO FILE A WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT IN INDIANA To file a wrongful death suit in Indiana, you must show that: The death of a person was caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default. The act, neglect or default would have entitled the injured person to file an action to recover damages had the death not occurred ( I.C. § 34-23-1-1). There are surviving beneficiaries, children, or dependents LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS OF THE RESTRAINT OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS The restraint of nursing home residents is a very serious issue, and is strictly monitored and prohibited except in extreme circumstances. A restraint is defined as: The laws that govern the care of nursing home residents differ from those that govern the care of hospital

patients.

9 MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN SEEING DOCTORS AFTER AN ACCIDENT 9 Mistakes People Make When Seeing Doctors After an Accident Our office has been representing injury victims since 1984. During that time, we have represented thousands of families obtain compensation for the injuries and harm MEDICAL MALPRACTICE & PERSONAL INJURY IN INDIANA David Farnbauch & Dr. Nicholas King Leverage Our Expertise in Law and Medicine. Medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home neglect cases require extensive knowledge of both Indiana law and the field of medicine.Having a board-certified neurologist on our team is invaluable to our clients. KROGER LOSES SLIP AND FALL SUMMARY JUDGMENT APPEAL Kroger Loses Slip and Fall Summary Judgment Appeal. By Jack H. FarnbauchMarch 17, 2020. Ruth Lomax allegedly tripped and fell on a doormat while exiting a Marion County Kroger store in May 2017, injuring her back, ankle, right knee and shoulder and acquiring more than $40,000 in medical expenses. She sued Kroger Limited Partnership

I, asserting

SURGICAL CONSENT

Surgical consent is defined by giving your physician permission to perform surgery and may not always be in written form. Without this consent given for a surgery it is considered a criminal offense. Informed consent, delves deeper than general consent as ROLE OF THE NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR The role of the nursing home administrator is to supervise, plan, develop, monitor and maintain appropriate standards of care throughout all departments in the nursing home. The nursing home administrator must have effective communication, leadership, and business skills in order to be successful. Due to the difficulty and high demands of this

FOCUS GROUPS

Focus Groups. The term “focus group” refers to an informal discussion among a group of selected individuals about a particular subject or topic. When it comes to personal injury or medical malpractice cases, a focus group is an important component of pre-trial preparation in which a group of carefully selected people are asked about their LABORATORY NEGLIGENCE Samples are sent to laboratories for testing and examination from every area of health care services. Laboratory personnel are responsible for the collecting, handling, and testing of samples, then interpreting, recording and reporting test results. Resul ROLE OF RESTORATIVE NURSING Role of Restorative Nursing. What is Restorative Nursing? Many nursing homes have restorative nursing programs designed to ensure each resident will maintain the functional gains made in physical, occupational and speech therapy. Restorative nursing services can help ensure that each resident will maintain his or her maximum functional

capacity

FAILURE TO REFER PATIENTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIALIST IN A If you or a loved one experienced further injury or a worsening of a medical condition due to a failure to refer to a specialist in a hospital setting, you may be entitled to financial compensation for the damages incurred by these errors. Call the Sweeney Law Firm and let our experts review the facts. You may have a medical malpractice

case.

SWALLOWING DIFFICULTIES AND ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA Swallowing Difficulties and Aspiration Pneumonia. Aspiration is caused by stomach contents and food being misdirected from the esophagus and stomach into the throat and lungs. Studies have shown that dysphagia carries a sevenfold increased risk of aspiration pneumonia and is an independent predictor of death (Singh & Hamdy, 2006). INDIANA'S NURSING HOMES RANK AMONG THE 10 WORST IN THE Indiana nursing homes rated among worst By Heather Gillers, Indianapolis Star A staffing shortage is driving down the quality of care at Indiana nursing homes, putting the state among the 10 worst in the nation, according to an analysis of recent data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. MEDICAL MALPRACTICE & PERSONAL INJURY IN INDIANA David Farnbauch & Dr. Nicholas King Leverage Our Expertise in Law and Medicine. Medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home neglect cases require extensive knowledge of both Indiana law and the field of medicine.Having a board-certified neurologist on our team is invaluable to our clients.

STANDARD OF CARE

The standard of care is a level of expertise held across a community of medical experts in a particular field. All physicians and doctors should possess the basic knowledge and expertise when treating and diagnosing general illness. It is across this spectrum that the standards of care are set. The "national board" exams for new doctors

and

TRANSFERS AND LIFTS

Transfers and Lifts. The goal of any transfer between surfaces such as the bed or chair is to move the resident safely and easily while preventing injury to both the resident and staff. Unfortunately, injuries during transfers can occur, and often it is because nursing home staff did not follow safe practices. DEMENTIA-RELATED BEHAVIORS IN NURSING HOMES Dementia-related behaviors are often termed “problem behaviors” by staff in the nursing home. They are in fact a major cause of admission to the nursing home because families believe that nursing home staff is equipped to dealing with them – some are and some are not. USE OF CATHETERS IN NURSING HOMES Use of Catheters in Nursing Homes. A urinary (foley) catheter is a thin, soft tube inserted in the bladder, and the tube is attached to a bag that collects urine. Catheters are used to assist residents to void if they cannot do so on their own, or if a medical condition warrants use. Catheters should be used only when medically necessary. ROLE OF THE NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR The role of the nursing home administrator is to supervise, plan, develop, monitor and maintain appropriate standards of care throughout all departments in the nursing home. The nursing home administrator must have effective communication, leadership, and business skills in order to be successful. Due to the difficulty and high demands of this MANAGING WANDERING BEHAVIOR IN THE NURSING HOME Use bed alarms for those who wander at night. Assess for and provide care for basic needs such as pain management, toileting, and adequate food and fluids. In collaboration with the physician, diagnose and treat depression that often accompanies dementia, which increases the risk for wandering. Questions to ask the nursing home: HOW TO FILE A WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT IN INDIANA To file a wrongful death suit in Indiana, you must show that: The death of a person was caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default. The act, neglect or default would have entitled the injured person to file an action to recover damages had the death not occurred ( I.C. § 34-23-1-1). There are surviving beneficiaries, children, or dependents LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS OF THE RESTRAINT OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS The restraint of nursing home residents is a very serious issue, and is strictly monitored and prohibited except in extreme circumstances. A restraint is defined as: The laws that govern the care of nursing home residents differ from those that govern the care of hospital

patients.

9 MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN SEEING DOCTORS AFTER AN ACCIDENT 9 Mistakes People Make When Seeing Doctors After an Accident Our office has been representing injury victims since 1984. During that time, we have represented thousands of families obtain compensation for the injuries and harm MEDICAL MALPRACTICE & PERSONAL INJURY IN INDIANA David Farnbauch & Dr. Nicholas King Leverage Our Expertise in Law and Medicine. Medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home neglect cases require extensive knowledge of both Indiana law and the field of medicine.Having a board-certified neurologist on our team is invaluable to our clients.

STANDARD OF CARE

The standard of care is a level of expertise held across a community of medical experts in a particular field. All physicians and doctors should possess the basic knowledge and expertise when treating and diagnosing general illness. It is across this spectrum that the standards of care are set. The "national board" exams for new doctors

and

TRANSFERS AND LIFTS

Transfers and Lifts. The goal of any transfer between surfaces such as the bed or chair is to move the resident safely and easily while preventing injury to both the resident and staff. Unfortunately, injuries during transfers can occur, and often it is because nursing home staff did not follow safe practices. DEMENTIA-RELATED BEHAVIORS IN NURSING HOMES Dementia-related behaviors are often termed “problem behaviors” by staff in the nursing home. They are in fact a major cause of admission to the nursing home because families believe that nursing home staff is equipped to dealing with them – some are and some are not. USE OF CATHETERS IN NURSING HOMES Use of Catheters in Nursing Homes. A urinary (foley) catheter is a thin, soft tube inserted in the bladder, and the tube is attached to a bag that collects urine. Catheters are used to assist residents to void if they cannot do so on their own, or if a medical condition warrants use. Catheters should be used only when medically necessary. ROLE OF THE NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR The role of the nursing home administrator is to supervise, plan, develop, monitor and maintain appropriate standards of care throughout all departments in the nursing home. The nursing home administrator must have effective communication, leadership, and business skills in order to be successful. Due to the difficulty and high demands of this MANAGING WANDERING BEHAVIOR IN THE NURSING HOME Use bed alarms for those who wander at night. Assess for and provide care for basic needs such as pain management, toileting, and adequate food and fluids. In collaboration with the physician, diagnose and treat depression that often accompanies dementia, which increases the risk for wandering. Questions to ask the nursing home: HOW TO FILE A WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT IN INDIANA To file a wrongful death suit in Indiana, you must show that: The death of a person was caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default. The act, neglect or default would have entitled the injured person to file an action to recover damages had the death not occurred ( I.C. § 34-23-1-1). There are surviving beneficiaries, children, or dependents LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS OF THE RESTRAINT OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS The restraint of nursing home residents is a very serious issue, and is strictly monitored and prohibited except in extreme circumstances. A restraint is defined as: The laws that govern the care of nursing home residents differ from those that govern the care of hospital

patients.

9 MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN SEEING DOCTORS AFTER AN ACCIDENT 9 Mistakes People Make When Seeing Doctors After an Accident Our office has been representing injury victims since 1984. During that time, we have represented thousands of families obtain compensation for the injuries and harm MEDICAL MALPRACTICE & PERSONAL INJURY IN INDIANA David Farnbauch & Dr. Nicholas King Leverage Our Expertise in Law and Medicine. Medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home neglect cases require extensive knowledge of both Indiana law and the field of medicine.Having a board-certified neurologist on our team is invaluable to our clients. KROGER LOSES SLIP AND FALL SUMMARY JUDGMENT APPEAL Kroger Loses Slip and Fall Summary Judgment Appeal. By Jack H. FarnbauchMarch 17, 2020. Ruth Lomax allegedly tripped and fell on a doormat while exiting a Marion County Kroger store in May 2017, injuring her back, ankle, right knee and shoulder and acquiring more than $40,000 in medical expenses. She sued Kroger Limited Partnership

I, asserting

SURGICAL CONSENT

Surgical consent is defined by giving your physician permission to perform surgery and may not always be in written form. Without this consent given for a surgery it is considered a criminal offense. Informed consent, delves deeper than general consent as ROLE OF THE NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR The role of the nursing home administrator is to supervise, plan, develop, monitor and maintain appropriate standards of care throughout all departments in the nursing home. The nursing home administrator must have effective communication, leadership, and business skills in order to be successful. Due to the difficulty and high demands of this

FOCUS GROUPS

Focus Groups. The term “focus group” refers to an informal discussion among a group of selected individuals about a particular subject or topic. When it comes to personal injury or medical malpractice cases, a focus group is an important component of pre-trial preparation in which a group of carefully selected people are asked about their LABORATORY NEGLIGENCE Samples are sent to laboratories for testing and examination from every area of health care services. Laboratory personnel are responsible for the collecting, handling, and testing of samples, then interpreting, recording and reporting test results. Resul ROLE OF RESTORATIVE NURSING Role of Restorative Nursing. What is Restorative Nursing? Many nursing homes have restorative nursing programs designed to ensure each resident will maintain the functional gains made in physical, occupational and speech therapy. Restorative nursing services can help ensure that each resident will maintain his or her maximum functional

capacity

FAILURE TO REFER PATIENTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIALIST IN A If you or a loved one experienced further injury or a worsening of a medical condition due to a failure to refer to a specialist in a hospital setting, you may be entitled to financial compensation for the damages incurred by these errors. Call the Sweeney Law Firm and let our experts review the facts. You may have a medical malpractice

case.

SWALLOWING DIFFICULTIES AND ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA Swallowing Difficulties and Aspiration Pneumonia. Aspiration is caused by stomach contents and food being misdirected from the esophagus and stomach into the throat and lungs. Studies have shown that dysphagia carries a sevenfold increased risk of aspiration pneumonia and is an independent predictor of death (Singh & Hamdy, 2006). INDIANA'S NURSING HOMES RANK AMONG THE 10 WORST IN THE Indiana nursing homes rated among worst By Heather Gillers, Indianapolis Star A staffing shortage is driving down the quality of care at Indiana nursing homes, putting the state among the 10 worst in the nation, according to an analysis of recent data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. MEDICAL MALPRACTICE & PERSONAL INJURY IN INDIANA David Farnbauch & Dr. Nicholas King Leverage Our Expertise in Law and Medicine. Medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home neglect cases require extensive knowledge of both Indiana law and the field of medicine.Having a board-certified neurologist on our team is invaluable to our clients.

STANDARD OF CARE

The standard of care is a level of expertise held across a community of medical experts in a particular field. All physicians and doctors should possess the basic knowledge and expertise when treating and diagnosing general illness. It is across this spectrum that the standards of care are set. The "national board" exams for new doctors

and

TRANSFERS AND LIFTS

Transfers and Lifts. The goal of any transfer between surfaces such as the bed or chair is to move the resident safely and easily while preventing injury to both the resident and staff. Unfortunately, injuries during transfers can occur, and often it is because nursing home staff did not follow safe practices.

SURGICAL CONSENT

Surgical consent is defined by giving your physician permission to perform surgery and may not always be in written form. Without this consent given for a surgery it is considered a criminal offense. Informed consent, delves deeper than general consent as USE OF CATHETERS IN NURSING HOMES Use of Catheters in Nursing Homes. A urinary (foley) catheter is a thin, soft tube inserted in the bladder, and the tube is attached to a bag that collects urine. Catheters are used to assist residents to void if they cannot do so on their own, or if a medical condition warrants use. Catheters should be used only when medically necessary. DEMENTIA-RELATED BEHAVIORS IN NURSING HOMES Dementia-related behaviors are often termed “problem behaviors” by staff in the nursing home. They are in fact a major cause of admission to the nursing home because families believe that nursing home staff is equipped to dealing with them – some are and some are not. MANAGING WANDERING BEHAVIOR IN THE NURSING HOME Use bed alarms for those who wander at night. Assess for and provide care for basic needs such as pain management, toileting, and adequate food and fluids. In collaboration with the physician, diagnose and treat depression that often accompanies dementia, which increases the risk for wandering. Questions to ask the nursing home: LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS OF THE RESTRAINT OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS The restraint of nursing home residents is a very serious issue, and is strictly monitored and prohibited except in extreme circumstances. A restraint is defined as: The laws that govern the care of nursing home residents differ from those that govern the care of hospital

patients.

BILL TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM NURSING STAFF RATIOS FOR HEALTH Indiana House Bill 1023, sponsored by State Representative Clyde Kersey (D, 43rd Dist.), would set minimum direct care nursing staff ratios and registered nurse staffing for Indiana health facilities beginning July 1, 2012, but appears unlikely to pass this year. The bill would require every health facility, including nursing homes 9 MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN SEEING DOCTORS AFTER AN ACCIDENT 9 Mistakes People Make When Seeing Doctors After an Accident Our office has been representing injury victims since 1984. During that time, we have represented thousands of families obtain compensation for the injuries and harm MEDICAL MALPRACTICE & PERSONAL INJURY IN INDIANA David Farnbauch & Dr. Nicholas King Leverage Our Expertise in Law and Medicine. Medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home neglect cases require extensive knowledge of both Indiana law and the field of medicine.Having a board-certified neurologist on our team is invaluable to our clients.

STANDARD OF CARE

The standard of care is a level of expertise held across a community of medical experts in a particular field. All physicians and doctors should possess the basic knowledge and expertise when treating and diagnosing general illness. It is across this spectrum that the standards of care are set. The "national board" exams for new doctors

and

TRANSFERS AND LIFTS

Transfers and Lifts. The goal of any transfer between surfaces such as the bed or chair is to move the resident safely and easily while preventing injury to both the resident and staff. Unfortunately, injuries during transfers can occur, and often it is because nursing home staff did not follow safe practices.

SURGICAL CONSENT

Surgical consent is defined by giving your physician permission to perform surgery and may not always be in written form. Without this consent given for a surgery it is considered a criminal offense. Informed consent, delves deeper than general consent as USE OF CATHETERS IN NURSING HOMES Use of Catheters in Nursing Homes. A urinary (foley) catheter is a thin, soft tube inserted in the bladder, and the tube is attached to a bag that collects urine. Catheters are used to assist residents to void if they cannot do so on their own, or if a medical condition warrants use. Catheters should be used only when medically necessary. DEMENTIA-RELATED BEHAVIORS IN NURSING HOMES Dementia-related behaviors are often termed “problem behaviors” by staff in the nursing home. They are in fact a major cause of admission to the nursing home because families believe that nursing home staff is equipped to dealing with them – some are and some are not. MANAGING WANDERING BEHAVIOR IN THE NURSING HOME Use bed alarms for those who wander at night. Assess for and provide care for basic needs such as pain management, toileting, and adequate food and fluids. In collaboration with the physician, diagnose and treat depression that often accompanies dementia, which increases the risk for wandering. Questions to ask the nursing home: LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS OF THE RESTRAINT OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS The restraint of nursing home residents is a very serious issue, and is strictly monitored and prohibited except in extreme circumstances. A restraint is defined as: The laws that govern the care of nursing home residents differ from those that govern the care of hospital

patients.

BILL TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM NURSING STAFF RATIOS FOR HEALTH Indiana House Bill 1023, sponsored by State Representative Clyde Kersey (D, 43rd Dist.), would set minimum direct care nursing staff ratios and registered nurse staffing for Indiana health facilities beginning July 1, 2012, but appears unlikely to pass this year. The bill would require every health facility, including nursing homes 9 MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN SEEING DOCTORS AFTER AN ACCIDENT 9 Mistakes People Make When Seeing Doctors After an Accident Our office has been representing injury victims since 1984. During that time, we have represented thousands of families obtain compensation for the injuries and harm

SURGICAL CONSENT

Surgical consent is defined by giving your physician permission to perform surgery and may not always be in written form. Without this consent given for a surgery it is considered a criminal offense. Informed consent, delves deeper than general consent as USE OF CATHETERS IN NURSING HOMES Use of Catheters in Nursing Homes. A urinary (foley) catheter is a thin, soft tube inserted in the bladder, and the tube is attached to a bag that collects urine. Catheters are used to assist residents to void if they cannot do so on their own, or if a medical condition warrants use. Catheters should be used only when medically necessary. ROLE OF THE NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR The role of the nursing home administrator is to supervise, plan, develop, monitor and maintain appropriate standards of care throughout all departments in the nursing home. The nursing home administrator must have effective communication, leadership, and business skills in order to be successful. Due to the difficulty and high demands of this LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS OF THE RESTRAINT OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS The restraint of nursing home residents is a very serious issue, and is strictly monitored and prohibited except in extreme circumstances. A restraint is defined as: The laws that govern the care of nursing home residents differ from those that govern the care of hospital

patients.

IMPROPER USE OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Thermometers. Urine test strips. Walking sticks and frames. Wheelchairs. There are a number of different problems surrounding improper equipment and its use. Hazardous equipment – Including beds, bathroom facilities and common room facilities that are in a state of disrepair. A hospital or facility is responsible for said

equipment, and are

KROGER LOSES SLIP AND FALL SUMMARY JUDGMENT APPEAL Kroger Loses Slip and Fall Summary Judgment Appeal. By Jack H. FarnbauchMarch 17, 2020. Ruth Lomax allegedly tripped and fell on a doormat while exiting a Marion County Kroger store in May 2017, injuring her back, ankle, right knee and shoulder and acquiring more than $40,000 in medical expenses. She sued Kroger Limited Partnership

I, asserting

VERBAL AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE IN NURSING HOME RESIDENTS Verbal and emotional abuse perpetrated by a staff member may result from: Poor staff training on how to deal with behaviors. Caregiver burnout. Inadequate staffing. Employment of those who prey on the weaknesses of others. While employment in a caring profession such as nursing is an attractive prospect to those with a genuine desire to

help

FAILURE TO TREAT OR STABILIZE IN A HOSPITAL SETTING Even a few hours of missed treatment can make the difference between life and death. Emergency room staff failing to stabilize or diagnose chest pain could result in a heart attack or stroke, causing debilitating injury or even death. In other instances, a failure to treat or stabilize may not result in injury or death but in financial

damage.

SWALLOWING DIFFICULTIES AND ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA Swallowing Difficulties and Aspiration Pneumonia. Aspiration is caused by stomach contents and food being misdirected from the esophagus and stomach into the throat and lungs. Studies have shown that dysphagia carries a sevenfold increased risk of aspiration pneumonia and is an independent predictor of death (Singh & Hamdy, 2006). JURY AWARDS 3.5 MILLION IN PUNITIVE DAMAGES FOR USAA'S Jury Awards 3.5 Million in Punitive Damages for USAA's Handling of Property Claim. Marine captain who is on his third tour in Iraq was awarded $3.5 million in punitive damages Tuesday from a servicemembers' insurance company for water damage to his house. Capt. John Colombero already won $50,000 in damages for emotional distress

last week after

STANDARD OF CARE

The standard of care is a level of expertise held across a community of medical experts in a particular field. All physicians and doctors should possess the basic knowledge and expertise when treating and diagnosing general illness. It is across this spectrum that the standards of care are set. The "national board" exams for new doctors

and

BED SORES IN NURSING HOMES Bed sores (also called pressure sores, pressure ulcers, and decubitus ulcers) are areas of injured skin and tissue that often develop over the bony parts of the body, such as the tailbone, hip, ankle, or heel when small blood vessels are occluded by constant pressure and become

damaged.

USE OF CATHETERS IN NURSING HOMES Use of Catheters in Nursing Homes. A urinary (foley) catheter is a thin, soft tube inserted in the bladder, and the tube is attached to a bag that collects urine. Catheters are used to assist residents to void if they cannot do so on their own, or if a medical condition warrants use. Catheters should be used only when medically necessary. DEMENTIA-RELATED BEHAVIORS IN NURSING HOMES Dementia-related behaviors are often termed “problem behaviors” by staff in the nursing home. They are in fact a major cause of admission to the nursing home because families believe that nursing home staff is equipped to dealing with them – some are and some are not.

TRANSFERS AND LIFTS

Transfers and Lifts. The goal of any transfer between surfaces such as the bed or chair is to move the resident safely and easily while preventing injury to both the resident and staff. Unfortunately, injuries during transfers can occur, and often it is because nursing home staff did not follow safe practices. HOW TO FILE A WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT IN INDIANA To file a wrongful death suit in Indiana, you must show that: The death of a person was caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default. The act, neglect or default would have entitled the injured person to file an action to recover damages had the death not occurred ( I.C. § 34-23-1-1). There are surviving beneficiaries, children, or dependents SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Small Bowel Obstruction and Medical Malpractice. The small bowel is the proximal portion of the intestine distal to the stomach, comprising the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. A small bowel obstruction or a small intestinal obstruction is either a mechanical or functional blockage of the intestinal tract. When detected, the patient must be MANAGING WANDERING BEHAVIOR IN THE NURSING HOME Use bed alarms for those who wander at night. Assess for and provide care for basic needs such as pain management, toileting, and adequate food and fluids. In collaboration with the physician, diagnose and treat depression that often accompanies dementia, which increases the risk for wandering. Questions to ask the nursing home: FAILURE TO TREAT OR STABILIZE IN A HOSPITAL SETTING Even a few hours of missed treatment can make the difference between life and death. Emergency room staff failing to stabilize or diagnose chest pain could result in a heart attack or stroke, causing debilitating injury or even death. In other instances, a failure to treat or stabilize may not result in injury or death but in financial

damage.

IMPROPER USE OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Thermometers. Urine test strips. Walking sticks and frames. Wheelchairs. There are a number of different problems surrounding improper equipment and its use. Hazardous equipment – Including beds, bathroom facilities and common room facilities that are in a state of disrepair. A hospital or facility is responsible for said

equipment, and are

STANDARD OF CARE

The standard of care is a level of expertise held across a community of medical experts in a particular field. All physicians and doctors should possess the basic knowledge and expertise when treating and diagnosing general illness. It is across this spectrum that the standards of care are set. The "national board" exams for new doctors

and

BED SORES IN NURSING HOMES Bed sores (also called pressure sores, pressure ulcers, and decubitus ulcers) are areas of injured skin and tissue that often develop over the bony parts of the body, such as the tailbone, hip, ankle, or heel when small blood vessels are occluded by constant pressure and become

damaged.

USE OF CATHETERS IN NURSING HOMES Use of Catheters in Nursing Homes. A urinary (foley) catheter is a thin, soft tube inserted in the bladder, and the tube is attached to a bag that collects urine. Catheters are used to assist residents to void if they cannot do so on their own, or if a medical condition warrants use. Catheters should be used only when medically necessary. DEMENTIA-RELATED BEHAVIORS IN NURSING HOMES Dementia-related behaviors are often termed “problem behaviors” by staff in the nursing home. They are in fact a major cause of admission to the nursing home because families believe that nursing home staff is equipped to dealing with them – some are and some are not.

TRANSFERS AND LIFTS

Transfers and Lifts. The goal of any transfer between surfaces such as the bed or chair is to move the resident safely and easily while preventing injury to both the resident and staff. Unfortunately, injuries during transfers can occur, and often it is because nursing home staff did not follow safe practices. HOW TO FILE A WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT IN INDIANA To file a wrongful death suit in Indiana, you must show that: The death of a person was caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default. The act, neglect or default would have entitled the injured person to file an action to recover damages had the death not occurred ( I.C. § 34-23-1-1). There are surviving beneficiaries, children, or dependents SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Small Bowel Obstruction and Medical Malpractice. The small bowel is the proximal portion of the intestine distal to the stomach, comprising the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. A small bowel obstruction or a small intestinal obstruction is either a mechanical or functional blockage of the intestinal tract. When detected, the patient must be MANAGING WANDERING BEHAVIOR IN THE NURSING HOME Use bed alarms for those who wander at night. Assess for and provide care for basic needs such as pain management, toileting, and adequate food and fluids. In collaboration with the physician, diagnose and treat depression that often accompanies dementia, which increases the risk for wandering. Questions to ask the nursing home: FAILURE TO TREAT OR STABILIZE IN A HOSPITAL SETTING Even a few hours of missed treatment can make the difference between life and death. Emergency room staff failing to stabilize or diagnose chest pain could result in a heart attack or stroke, causing debilitating injury or even death. In other instances, a failure to treat or stabilize may not result in injury or death but in financial

damage.

IMPROPER USE OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Thermometers. Urine test strips. Walking sticks and frames. Wheelchairs. There are a number of different problems surrounding improper equipment and its use. Hazardous equipment – Including beds, bathroom facilities and common room facilities that are in a state of disrepair. A hospital or facility is responsible for said

equipment, and are

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE & PERSONAL INJURY IN INDIANA David Farnbauch & Dr. Nicholas King Leverage Our Expertise in Law and Medicine. Medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home neglect cases require extensive knowledge of both Indiana law and the field of medicine.Having a board-certified neurologist on our team is invaluable to our clients.

TRANSFERS AND LIFTS

Transfers and Lifts. The goal of any transfer between surfaces such as the bed or chair is to move the resident safely and easily while preventing injury to both the resident and staff. Unfortunately, injuries during transfers can occur, and often it is because nursing home staff did not follow safe practices. IMPROPER USE OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Thermometers. Urine test strips. Walking sticks and frames. Wheelchairs. There are a number of different problems surrounding improper equipment and its use. Hazardous equipment – Including beds, bathroom facilities and common room facilities that are in a state of disrepair. A hospital or facility is responsible for said

equipment, and are

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Surgical consent is defined by giving your physician permission to perform surgery and may not always be in written form. Without this consent given for a surgery it is considered a criminal offense. Informed consent, delves deeper than general consent as BED SORES IN NURSING HOMES Bed sores (also called pressure sores, pressure ulcers, and decubitus ulcers) are areas of injured skin and tissue that often develop over the bony parts of the body, such as the tailbone, hip, ankle, or heel when small blood vessels are occluded by constant pressure and become

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MANAGING WANDERING BEHAVIOR IN THE NURSING HOME Use bed alarms for those who wander at night. Assess for and provide care for basic needs such as pain management, toileting, and adequate food and fluids. In collaboration with the physician, diagnose and treat depression that often accompanies dementia, which increases the risk for wandering. Questions to ask the nursing home: LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS OF THE RESTRAINT OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS The restraint of nursing home residents is a very serious issue, and is strictly monitored and prohibited except in extreme circumstances. A restraint is defined as: The laws that govern the care of nursing home residents differ from those that govern the care of hospital

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