Three Key Statistics About Bedsores (Aka Pressure Ulcers)
Bedsores are injuries to the skin that occur from constant pressure. They are called bedsores because they are common in people who are confined to their beds for long periods of time, such as hospital patients or nursing home residents. In 2009, the CDC (the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention published areportabout pressure ulcers at nursing homes as part of its National Center for Health Statistics. The data reflects its research of nursing homes in 2004. Here are three key findings.
If you or a loved one developed bedsores, it’s time to take action against the nursing home for their neglect. Holding the nursing home accountable will help protect future residents of the facility from sustaining bedsores.
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