TAMPA NURSING HOME ABUSE LAWYER

Medication Issues in Nursing Homes

Most residents of nursing homes rely on some sort of medication to maintain their health or treat an illness. Elderly patients rely on their caregivers for the proper and timely administration of medication, however, despite strict regulations, some nursing facilities fail in their duty to properly order, store, administer, and monitor medications for each patient. As a result, overmedication and the administration of unnecessary medication is common in nursing home abuse cases.

A medication error is a discrepancy between a physician’s orders and the actions of the nursing home. When medication is improperly administered and results in harm to the patients, it is considered a form of abuse.

Medication errors may include:

• Drugs given in excessive doses
• Drugs given for excessive time periods
• Drugs given without adequate monitoring of the patient
• Drugs continually given in the presence of adverse side effects

Signs of Improper Medication

If you suspect that your loved one is being overmedicated or improperly medicated in a nursing home, you should immediately bring your concerns to the head of the facility. Then, it is important to get in touch with an experienced Tampa personal injury attorney who can assess your case and discuss your legal options.

The following may be signs of medication issues:

• Blank stares
• Getting easily confused
• Complications in medical procedures
• Oversleeping
• Exhaustion
• Mysterious or unpredictable changes in behavior

At The Florida Law Group, our attorneys are committed to holding negligent nursing home facilities responsible for their misconduct. Backed by over a century of combined experience and led by a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, our team has the skill and resources to fight for the compensation you deserve. To schedule a free evaluation of your case, please call us today at (813) 513-9537 or fill out an online consultation form and we will be in touch with you shortly.