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Bedsores, or pressure ulcer injuries, often signal neglect in nursing homes and care facilities. These injuries are preventable with proper care, including repositioning, clean bedding, and adequate nutrition. Complications from bedsores can include severe infections, sepsis, and long-term suffering. Bedsore cases often highlight systemic issues in care facilities, such as understaffing or poor oversight. Legal […]

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The term “ombudsman” was birthed in 1809 when the Swedish Parliament appointed an ombudsman, which means “grievance handler,” to resolve problems during the king’s absence. The concept quickly spread across the globe, and now ombudsmen are popularly utilized to safeguard the rights of vulnerable groups such as the elderly. Ombudsmen work especially closely with residents […]

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What is MRSA? MRSA, short for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a type of staph bacterial infection that can affect any part of the human body through a skin injury such as scrapes, cuts, bites, or any open wound. Staph bacteria are commonly found throughout our bodies, with 1 out of 3 individuals carrying staph bacteria […]

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