Failure to Follow Care Plans
Phoenix Attorneys for Failure to Follow a Care Plan
Federal and Arizona laws create many rights intended to protect residents of nursing homes from abuse and neglect. One of these federal laws — the Nursing Home Reform Act — requires that nursing homes that receive Medicaid or Medicare funding must create a comprehensive care plan for each resident.
At Solomon & Relihan, we are dedicated to helping the families of the elderly protect their loved ones' rights. We also bring lawsuits against Arizona nursing homes for failure to follow care plans.
Our Phoenix law firm has been handling personal injury cases for more than 30 years. We were the first law firm in Arizona to present a nursing home neglect case to a jury, and we continue to advocate for the rights of the elderly through effective legal action.
About Nursing Home Care Plans
A care plan is the blueprint for care that an individual resident requires, and is based on the resident's specific needs. Care plans change according to the activities of daily living a nursing home resident is capable of accomplishing alone. Can your loved one feed herself? Can he walk unassisted? The care plan should be tailored to your loved one's individual needs.
To create a care plan, nurses, physicians, dieticians, other appropriate staff, and family members meet to discuss the patient's needs. They should decide what types of care are needed, and which professionals are responsible for which care duties.
Families have the right to have access to the care plan. Everyone involved in the patient's care should read the care plan and follow it as well. When a patient's needs change, the care plan should be changed accordingly.
Failure to Follow Care Plans
Sometimes, however, nursing homes fail to follow care plans. In these cases, serious injuries can result, including broken bones, head injuries, medication errors, malnutrition, dehydration and even wrongful death.
Families who suspect that a loved one's care plan was not followed can take legal action. Talking to a lawyer should be their first step. At Solomon & Relihan, we have in-depth knowledge about federal and Arizona laws on nursing home neglect. We can work with you to explore your options, holding nursing homes accountable for causing harm by failing to follow care plans.
Contact Solomon & Relihan
If someone you care about has been abused or neglected in a nursing home, take action. Talk to a lawyer about your options. Email or call the Phoenix law offices of Solomon & Relihan to schedule a free initial consultation.
