AI Article Synopsis
- Common lawsuits against nursing homes often stem from residents suffering fractures and pressure ulcers.
- Most cases tend to be settled or won by plaintiffs in court.
- Effective defense against lawsuits includes disputing facts, along with risk prevention strategies like adequate staffing, addressing residents' needs, and adhering to regulations.
Article Abstract
The most common reasons nursing homes are sued are residents' fractures and pressure ulcers. The majority of cases in a sample of 118 nursing home lawsuits resulted in settlement or a plaintiff winning at trial. The most successful method of defending a lawsuit was to dispute the facts. Risk prevention strategies include working in a sufficiently staffed facility, attending to the needs of the residents and families, and complying with federal and state regulations.
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