When nursing homes deviate from the standard of care that residents are due, they can cause serious harm. Recent incidents in Connecticut show how nursing homes lapsed in their patient care. The South Windsor Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center was fined by the state Department of Public Health for two residents who had dramatic weight loss, and staff failed to properly take care of them. A nurse\u2019s aide also hit a resident, and the facility failed to take action on this incident.<\/p>\n
Facilities that withhold food, water, and medications can be found liable of negligence. Internal controls should be in place to monitor residents\u2019 health, weight, eating habits, and concerns. These issues should be addressed, documented, and followed up in a resident\u2019s care plan. It is the staff\u2019s duty to follow and reassess treatment protocols as needed to ensure a patient\u2019s wellbeing.<\/p>\n
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