Illinois and Federal Nursing Home Regulations

Nursing home facilities and caregivers in Illinois are required by law to follow state and federal nursing home regulations. This is what makes a nursing home neglect claim different than a personal injury claim. It can also be complicated, especially when it comes to proving that nursing home neglect led to your loved one's injuries.

This is why you should seek the help of an experienced Chicago nursing home neglect attorney. An attorney understands the regulations that nursing homes must follow and what type of evidence will be necessary to prove that neglect resulted in your loved one's injuries.

Some of the types of Illinois and federal nursing home regulations that facilities are to follow include: 

• adequate staffing;
• comprehensive assessments at regular intervals;
• distribution of only prescribed medications;
• bedsore treatment/prevention;
• proper incontinence care;
• immobility prevention;
• accident hazard prevention;
• adequate, good nutrition for residents;
• respectful care of residents; and
• safe, clean and comfortable environment.  

When there is a failure to follow nursing home regulations and it leads to neglect, any injuries your loved one may have suffered as a result could be compensated through an Illinois nursing home neglect claim. Consulting with a Chicago nursing home neglect attorney is the best way to protect your loved one's legal rights.  

When to Hire a Chicago Nursing Home Neglect Attorney

A Chicago nursing home neglect attorney 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 a nursing home neglect claim in Illinois, contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.