Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Examples of Emotional Abuse in Nursing Homes
Nursing home residents are dependent on the care of their nurses, doctors, and other staff members in the facility. Depending on the condition of their health, they may not be able to understand if they are not being treated fairly by those entrusted to care for them. Even when residents know that they are… Read More »
Common Types of Nurse Negligence in Nursing Homes
Under Florida law, nursing homes are required to have a minimum number of certified nurses and nursing assistants. Facilities are required to have licensed nurses on staff that can provide a minimum of one hour of direct care per resident every day. Facilities must also ensure there is a minimum certified nursing assistant staffing… Read More »
Do You Have a Valid Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit?
If your loved one has been hurt while living in a nursing home facility, there is serious cause for concern. After speaking to the staff member about your loved one’s injuries, you may wonder if you can file a claim against the facility. This may be particularly true if staff members were evasive about… Read More »
FAQs About Nursing Home Abuse
If you have made the difficult decision to admit your loved one into a nursing home, you likely have many concerns. You may worry whether they will be lonely, how often you will be able to visit, and whether they will receive the quality care you know they deserve. Nursing home abuse is so… Read More »
Mistakes to Avoid in Your Nursing Home Abuse Claim
When you place your family member in a nursing home, you expect that they will be well taken care of. You expect them to be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. Sadly, this does not always happen. Staff members in these facilities sometimes abuse or neglect the residents in their care. When… Read More »
Four Common Myths About Nursing Home Abuse
Anyone who admits a loved one into a nursing home is always concerned about the threat of abuse and neglect. Due to the fact that neglect and abuse are so rampant in nursing homes, it is completely natural to be concerned. Unfortunately, there are many myths and misconceptions about nursing home abuse in Tampa,… Read More »
How Long Does a Nursing Home Abuse Claim Take?
It is a very sad but true fact that nursing home neglect and abuse is very common in Tampa, and throughout Florida. If your loved one has been hurt while in a long-term care facility, you may be able to file a claim for compensation. Unfortunately, while legal action can help you recover your… Read More »
Who is Most at Risk of Financial Abuse in Nursing Homes?
Financial abuse in nursing homes occurs when a resident is financially exploited, usually by a staff member in the facility. This type of abuse is particularly egregious and can deplete the life savings a resident has worked so hard to build. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it is important… Read More »
When is Malnutrition Nursing Home Abuse?
When loved ones are admitted to a nursing home, you trust and expect that they will receive the care they need. Nursing home administrators and staff members have a legal duty to make sure the health and safety needs of all residents are met, including their dietary needs. Unfortunately, nursing home personnel do not… Read More »
What are the Risk Factors for Bed Sores in Nursing Homes?
Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers or pressure sores, are wounds in the skin that develop when excessive force is placed on the skin over a significant period of time. Among seniors in nursing homes, neglect is the main cause of bed sores. Limited mobility is the biggest risk factor for bed sores…. Read More »
