St. Petersburg Nursing Home Inadequate Staffing Attorney

Inadequate Staffing Can Cause Serious Injury

In Florida and across the country, understaffing in nursing homes leads to conditions that can endanger the lives of residents. Even if a facility meets the state and federal standards for number of employees, it can lack enough workers to provide adequate care to residents.

Was your loved one injured as a result of understaffing? The Law Offices of Charles R. Scully can help. We represent victims of nursing home neglect and abuse. Our attorneys will investigate your claim and gather the evidence necessary to prove fault. For a free consultation with a St. Petersburg nursing home inadequate staffing lawyer, please call 866-611-4205 or contact us online.

Maintaining a Full Complement of Trained Staff Is Critical

Nursing homes are staffed with registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). In most facilities, CNAs perform the majority of direct patient care. CNAs receive minimal training and education about health and patient care. Because they do difficult jobs for little pay, there is frequent turnover in CNA positions, creating additional problems for residents and patients.

Understaffing, inadequate training and faulty credentialing can be linked to neglect causing injuries and illnesses such as bedsores, dehydration and malnutrition, falls, and wandering off and elopement. In addition, a poorly trained, underpaid and inexperienced staff may be more likely to abuse residents or miss signs of abuse.

Clearwater Nursing Home Understaffing Attorneys

Speak with an attorney to learn how we may be able to help your family. Please call our office at 866-611-4205 to schedule a free consultation.

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