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Failure to Follow a Care Plan and Nursing Home Neglect in Illinois (Part B)

Part of a good care plan is to provide information on the needs of the patient, which includes any medication the patient is on; along with detailed information as to the dosage and times it should be given. It should also include information pertaining to any behavior problems or mental disorders that the patient has.

Care Plan Mistakes that Lead to Nursing Home Neglect

If a care plan fails to provide specific, detailed information, it may lead to nursing home neglect as the staff may be unaware of the patient's unique needs. If the staff fails to revisit the care plan and reassess the patient when necessary, this could also lead to a case of nursing home neglect. Your Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer will consider both of these factors when reviewing your claim.

Another cause of nursing home neglect is when those who are assessing the patient don't actually work with them. It is important that the staff members who are daily involved in the care of a patient play a role in assessing the patient.

Even if a care plan is thorough, a failure to follow through on it can lead to devastating consequences. A patient may not be given their medication or the right dosage. It may lead to a patient suffering malnutrition.

If the care plan proves to be ineffective but no changes are made to it, then this could also lead to nursing home neglect.

Reviewing a Care Plan for Signs of Neglect

Determining if your loved one's injuries are the result of nursing home neglect requires the help of an experienced Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer who will examine records, charts and your loved one's care plan to see if there was a failure to follow through.

In Illinois, assessments and alterations to your loved one's care plan should be made every 3 months. If upon reviewing the plan, your Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer deems such follow through did not happen often enough, the nursing home may be held liable for the serious or even fatal consequences.

When to Hire a Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

A Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. has dealt with similar cases to yours and knows the best course of action for your claim. To improve your chances at a fair settlement and take the burden out of all the paperwork involved in an Illinois nursing home abuse claim, contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.



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