Medication Mistakes Are Preventable
Medication Mistake Attorney. Med errors and mistakes are unfortunately common in elder care facilities. Sometimes there is confusion on the medications being provided to a resident which were intended for another. Other times the medication is simply not provided at all or is taken by staff members for personal use or to be sold.
The Results of Medication Errors Can Be Serious
The impact from not having necessary medications can be severe and lead to major medical complications or death. When the medication is a pain medication it leaves a resident who is suffering without relief. Confusion on medications can also cause additional errors as prescribers may be under the belief that medication has been provided and is not effective.
Facilities Must Not Have High Medication Error Rates
According to federal regulations for nursing homes accepting Medicare and Medicaid resident, 42 CFR 483.25, Subd. (f)
Medication errors. The facility must ensure that its—
(1) Medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater; and
(2) Residents are free of any significant medication errors.
Contact an Experienced Attorney to Discuss Your Case
If you have concerns about any form of elder abuse or neglect, including medication errors in a nursing home or assisted living facility contact attorney Kenneth LaBore for a free consultation at 612-743-9048.
