Improper Staffing

Nursing Home Staffing: Profits over Safety

Nursing homes are generally run by corporations, and the focus is on profits. Some administrators take inappropriate measures to cut costs in areas such as nursing home staffing, resulting in dangerous conditions for residents. Despite New Mexico state and federal guidelines for nursing home care oversight is spotty and many patients suffer as a result.

At Branch Law Firm® our attorneys represent families in cases involving nursing home neglect, abuse, and assault resulting from poor hiring, training, and supervision of nursing home staff. A lawyer from our Albuquerque firm will evaluate your case and help you determine whether the patient you are concerned about is in danger and how to proceed.

If you are concerned about a patient at risk from negligent or abusive nursing home staff contact an attorney today to arrange a free consultation at our Albuquerque office.

Residential care facilities are regulated as to the nursing home staff-to-patient ratios they must maintain, including specific ratios for certified nurse assistants (CNA), registered nurses (RN), and licensed practical nurses (LPN). In addition the nursing home administration is responsible for verifying licensure and certification of staff, performing criminal background checks on employees who come in contact with vulnerable adults, and keeping records of required training, continuing education, and supervision of nursing home staff. Failure of administrators to maintain standards in nursing home staffing often results in nursing malpractice, substandard care, and nursing home assaults.

Again, if you are concerned about the safety of a resident in a nursing home or assisted living facility it is important that you contact a lawyer at the first opportunity and take measures to protect the resident.