Consequences of a Failure to Follow Your Loved One’s Care Plan

Nursing home neglect is a serious consequence of a failure to follow a care plan. Preventable mistakes, such as improper medication dosages, can often result and may lead you to file an Illinois nursing home abuse claim to help fight for the rights of your loved one.

Importance of Your Loved One's Care Plan

In order to properly and effectively take care of your loved one, a detailed and thorough care plan should be developed when your loved one is admitted to a home. This is done after an assessment is made of your loved one's condition and takes into account specific needs related to their medical, social, mental and physical care.

The care plan is to be shared with other staff that will help to take care of your loved one and reevaluated at specific times to ensure it is working well. If it is not, the plan should be revised. When this does not occur, your loved one can ultimately wind up injured or severely harmed.

For instance, when those who care for your loved one on a daily basis are not apprised of the care plan, vital information related to their needs may go unnoticed. A failure to dispense the right medication, provide a safe environment based on their condition or providing the appropriate types of foods are just some examples of what could lead to injuries. In the most serious cases, the consequences of a botched care plan can lead to death. 

When your loved one suffers injuries because of a failure to follow their care plan or other related mistakes, you may be entitled to seek compensation through an Illinois nursing home abuse claim. A Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer can help determine if you have a claim worth pursuing. 

When to Hire a Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

A Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. has dealt with similar cases to yours and knows the best course of action for your claim. To improve your chances at a fair settlement and take the burden out of all the paperwork involved in an Illinois nursing home abuse claim, contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.