How Are Bed Sores Prevented and Treated?
Hach & Rose, LLP attorney John Blyth discusses bed sores and how they are treated. If your loved one has suffered bed sores in a nursing home, you do not have to stand by while they are mistreated. Contact us at (212) 779-0057 today.
Health experts have long agreed that bedsores are preventable and should never occur. Each patient has the right to be treated properly to ensure that the integrity of their skin is being maintained, and they’re maintaining proper blood flow. Unfortunately, bedsores continue to be a critical issue due to things like poor planning, lack of stimulation, failure to provide pressure-relieving devices, and failure to provide adequate nutrition.