It goes without saying that most residents of nursing homes are disproportionately older and have chronic conditions, and often enter long-term care after an acute hospitalization. This makes nursing home residents especially vulnerable to safety problems in the course of their care. A systematic approach to resident safety is of the utmost importance. On this week’s episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk welcomes Dr. Nicholas Castle from the University of West Virginia’s Department of Health Policy and Management to discuss his research into patient safety culture in nursing homes. 

Pressure ulcers are one of the most common health problems in nursing homes. The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) project that over two million seniors will develop pressure ulcers annually. Not all pressure ulcers completely heal, and in fact, can lead to deadly complications. On this week’s episode, nursing home abuse attorneys Rob Schenk and Will Smith welcome Martha Kelso @MarthaRKelso of @woundcareplus to discuss the diagnosis and comorbidities that prevent proper healing of pressure ulcers.