Louisville Failure to Train Lawyers
A nursing home has many responsibilities to its residents, including the adequate and proper training of staff members. Because of the many hazards associated with undertrained staff, the failure to train employees at nursing homes may be legally considered nursing home negligence. In these situations, a knowledgeable attorney from the Sampson Law Firm can help Louisville nursing home residents and their families take legal action if they have been hurt or neglected by improperly trained staff.
Consequences of Failure to Train Nursing Home Staff and Employees
Nursing home training involves the many important aspects of proper nursing care and attention, and without this training, workers at nursing homes are far more likely to make mistakes that can lead harm their residents. When a staff member at a nursing home does not have the adequate training to handle the everyday needs of residents, that person can make the following errors:
- Improperly handling issues like bedsores and incontinence
- Incorrectly dispensing residents’ medications
- Not being prepared for emergency medical situations
- Taking inappropriate action to address medical issues
- Violating nursing home procedures
Improper or inadequate nursing home training programs can lead to dangerous situations such as malnutrition, an unsanitary environment, and even over- or under-medication.
Contact a Failure to Train Lawyer in Louisville
Our loved ones in nursing homes deserve respectful care and attention that comes with the proper training of staff. If your loved one has been denied adequate care due to a nursing home’s failure to train its staff, contact the experienced attorneys of the Sampson Law Firm today by calling 502-584-5050.
