Infections in Torrington Nursing Homes

Every day in the United States, one in 43 nursing home residents contracts an infection from their healthcare. This startling statistic shows why nursing homes must be vigilant about the prevention, diagnosis, and early intervention of infections in their residents.

If you believe that your loved one’s infection was caused by their nursing home’s negligence, you need a skilled attorney on your side to fight for their right to compensation. The nursing home infections lawyers at D’Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers have been helping clients take legal action over infections in Torrington nursing homes for over 100 combined years.

Common Infections in Nursing Homes

Weakened immune systems, shared living spaces, and pre-existing conditions all contribute to the increased risk of infections in the nursing home population in Torrington. While the types of infections that residents may contract are numerous, there are some that are prevalent among the aging population in long-term care facilities. These include the following:

Urinary Tract Infections

Medication side effects, poor hygiene, dehydration, and improper catheter use can all lead to a urinary tract infection in nursing homes.

Respiratory Infections

Nursing home residents with chronic lung problems or difficulty swallowing may see a higher frequency of respiratory infections, but any resident could face severe or life-threatening infections like pneumonia.

Skin Infections

Bedsores that are not treated promptly or appropriately can quickly lead to skin infections like cellulitis or sepsis, which are severe and potentially fatal.

Gastrointestinal Infections

Symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps from gastrointestinal infections often lead to dangerous complications like dehydration and malnutrition in the aging population.

Causes of Infections in Nursing Homes

Many infections that occur in nursing homes can be attributed to negligence by caregivers. Nursing home physicians, nurses, and other staff members have a duty to care for their patients and treat them with respect and dignity. When they fail to uphold that duty, they may be held liable for the injuries that their elderly residents experience.

Nursing home infections can be caused by:

Failure to uphold hygienic practices, such as changing sheets, diapers, or washing hands
Understaffed facilities that struggle to keep up with the needs of the residents
Improperly using medical devices like IV lines or catheters
Failure to diagnose or treat infections appropriately

If your loved one’s infection was caused by improper care or negligence in their nursing home, they may be able to seek legal action to hold the facility liable. To establish a nursing home infection claim based on negligence in Torrington, the following elements must be present:

The nursing home failed to provide the required standard of care
The facility’s failure led to the patient’s infection
The infection caused the patient harm

Contact A Torrington Nursing Home Infections Attorney

The attorneys at D’Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers have in-depth knowledge and extensive experience with infections in Torrington nursing homes. We will conduct a thorough case evaluation to determine the best path forward, providing compassionate and dedicated guidance during case preparation, settlement negotiations, litigation, and every step in between. Contact us to schedule your free consultation.

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