New Illinois legislation which was approved by both house of the General Assembly, HB1658, amends the Vital Records Act and will require those responsible for filling out the medical certification or cause of death on a death certificate to ensure that more information in listed in those documents. Death certificates must now note if methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), clostridium difficile, or similar infections were the cause or a contributing factor in an individual's death says Los Angeles Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck.
MRSA commonly affects residents in nursing homes and those in hosptials. All individuals that have open wounds, use invasive medical devices, and have weakened immune systems--like hospital patients and nursing home residents--are at risk of developing these complications. They are also the most likely to be severely harmed by the consequences of those infections, far too often leading to death says California Elder Abuse Attorney Steven Peck
It remains imperative for all those assisting at-risk individuals like nursing home residents to do everything in their power to prevent these infections. Simple steps are often all that is necessary to prevent the spread of these infections, such as ensuring proper hand washing at all times.
Although elderly residents are awarded certain nursing home rights, some facilities, either unknowingly or intentionally, may violate these basic rights. If you suspect your loved one is being abused in a nursing home or otherwise deprived of their nursing home resident rights, such as bed sores, dehydration, malnutrition, infection, under staffing, physical abuse, you should immediately contact us toll free at 1.866.999.9085 or on-line at www.thepecklawgroup.com for a free thorough case review and evaluation. This case review is being offered at no cost and shall help determine whether you should take legal action on behalf of your elder / dependent adult loved one. We Will Help You!!!
