This can be a case of Negligence or Abuse
When we turn the care of our loved ones over to a Nursing Home, we expect they will receive the medical and daily life care they need.
We expect, and the law in Pennsylvania requires, all of the residents needs, including their Hygiene is properly addressed. Unfortunately, that is not always the case and neglect can lead to cases of Hygiene Neglect. When that happens, call us at Lenahan & Dempsey. 1.888.536.2426.
Lenahan & Dempsey Protects The Rights of Nursing Home Residents & Their Families
With Hundreds & Hundreds of Millions won for our clients, Lenahan & Dempsey is a local law firm with a national reputation.
We are named to Best Law Firms in America for our work protecting and winning for clients. At the first sign of Hygiene Neglect of your loved one in a Nursing Home, call us. We can and want to help you.
The Importance of Hygiene in Nursing Homes
Maintaining proper Hygiene for your loved one is a critical component in for all Nursing Home residents. These residents are either elderly, injured or disabled and already in fragile health. As such, they are highly vulnerable to infections and disease.
Good hygiene practices, which are mandated by law in Pennsylvania, help prevent the spread of infections, reduce the risk of complications from existing health conditions, and promote overall health and well-being among residents.
For elderly or fragile individuals, who often have weakened immune systems, the consequences of poor hygiene can be severe, leading to prolonged hospitalizations or even death.
What Contributes to Hygiene Neglect?
There are many factors which contribute to the issue of hygiene neglect in nursing homes:
- Poor Staff Hygiene - When Staff members fail to practice good Hygiene (not washing their hands, not wearing of gloves when touching patients, failure to change gloves after touching a patient and more) infections and disease spread.
- Staffing Shortages - Many nursing homes are understaffed, which places pressure on existing staff to meet the basic needs of more residents than they can reasonably manage. This can lead to essential hygiene tasks being overlooked or inadequately performed.
- Lack of Training - Poor training on hygiene protocols can result in staff not fully understanding the importance of maintaining cleanliness and the correct procedures to do so.
- Resource Constraints - Many facilities operate under tight budgets, which can limit their ability to provide necessary supplies and equipment, such as cleaning products and personal care items. While not an excuse for poor hygiene practices this is unfortunately a fact of life.
Closely Monitor Your Loved Ones In Pennsylvania Nursing Homes
When visiting your loved on in a Nursing Home, pay attention to the facility’s Hygiene practices. If you loved ones suffer frequent rashes or infections, or even worse, hospitalizations from possible poor hygiene, call us at Lenahan & Dempsey. We can help you as we have already helped your friends and neighbors since 1948.
We’re available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2426.
Why Call Lenahan & Dempsey
Our law firm has won Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients for all types of serious injuries. This has led to Judges and our peers voting us for inclusion in The Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 Law Firm (the highest rating).
Eight of our lawyers are listed in Best Lawyers in America and eight are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Three, including Firm President John Lenahan, Jr., Managing Partner Timothy Lenahan and Attorney Matthew Dempsey are listed in The Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (out of over 48,000 Pennsylvania lawyers).
Timothy Lenahan is also Best Lawyers in America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. He has previously been named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people. Almost all injury cases are in fact highly complicated Insurance Cases.
What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey
We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law.
We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.
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