Several Nursing Homes Cited for Infection Control Violations
A study from the American Journal of Infection Control shows at least 15% of the nursing homes represented in the study have been cited for violations on infection control. The study was conducted between 2000 and 2007 and incorporated roughly 96% of all United States nursing homes.
Researchers found a connection between the citations for infection control and the number of staff members employed at the nursing homes that were cited. The report stated that facilities may hold back on infection control measures when the facility is understaffed in any way. The study has brought to light a major hole in nursing home care that could be prevented by developing an infection control program, according to the healthnews.com report.
Choosing a nursing home is a major decision that both potential residents and their families should make together and they should gather sufficient information to make the right decision. Studies like this one are extremely vital when a person is trying to choose a nursing home to help their loved ones get the medical care they require. This type of study can produce sufficient information for a person to make an educated decision on which locations are the best ones in their area so that they can rest assured that their loved ones are getting the best possible care. These types of studies could bring about questions for potential residents and their families to ask administrators and owners of nursing home facilities to make sure the facility is a safe environment medically and socially for their loved ones.
