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    Choking is a cause concern for many families whose loved ones are in nursing homes.

    Unfortunately, many nursing homes are understaffed and do not have proper protocols in place to prevent choking, which can lead to an increased risk of choking incidents. Choking can have serious and sometimes deadly consequences, especially for older adults and those with compromised immune systems or with swallowing difficulties.

    CAUSES OF CHOKING IN NURSING HOMES

    Choking in older adults can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

    • Neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia, which can affect the muscles used for swallowing
    • Dental problems such as missing or loose teeth, which can make it difficult to chew food properly
    • Dehydration, which can make the mucous membranes in the mouth and throat dry and more prone to irritation
    • Medications that can cause dry mouth or drowsiness, which can make it harder to swallow
    • Poor nutrition or malnourishment, which can make the muscles used for swallowing weaker
    • Environmental factors such as poor lighting or a lack of assistance with eating, which can make it difficult for older adults to see or manage their food properly
    • Neurological conditions such as stroke, which can affect the muscles used for swallowing

    INADEQUATE STAFFING

    Inadequate staffing in nursing homes can lead to more choking cases in elderly residents. When there are not enough staff members on duty, they may not have the time or resources to properly monitor and assist residents with eating and swallowing. This can lead to residents being left alone while eating, not being properly positioned during meals, or not receiving assistance with cutting their food or taking their medication. Additionally, staff may not be trained or equipped to handle choking emergencies, which can result in delayed response times and inadequate care. With inadequate staffing, nursing homes may not have the resources to provide adequate assistance to residents who have difficulty swallowing, putting them at higher risk of choking. It is important for nursing homes to ensure that they have adequate staffing levels and that staff are properly trained to handle choking emergencies in order to prevent choking incidents and ensure the safety of residents.

    LACK OF PROPER PROTOCOLS FOR RESIDENTS WITH SWALLOWING DIFFICULTIES AND LACK OF TRAINING

    Many nursing homes do not have policies in place to ensure proper care and attention for residents with swallowing difficulties, such as providing modified diets, monitoring food and fluid intake and providing proper training for staff on how to deal with choking incidents. This increases the risk of choking for these residents.

    Lots of these homes lack proper training for staff on how to deal with choking incidents, which can lead to delays in response time and inadequate response to choking incidents. This increases the risk of serious injury or death from choking.

    PREVENTING CHOKING IN NURSING HOMES

    There are steps that families can take to prevent choking in nursing homes. One of the most important is to ensure that the facility has proper protocols in place for residents with swallowing difficulties, such as providing modified diets, monitoring food and fluid intake and providing proper training for staff on how to deal with choking incidents. Families should also make sure that the facility has adequate staffing levels, as this will ensure that residents receive proper care and attention and that protocols are being properly implemented. Additionally, it’s important to choose a facility that has a registered dietitian on staff, who can ensure that residents are receiving the proper nutrition and hydration to prevent choking incidents.

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    When it comes to fighting for the rights of victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, Your Insurance Attorney is here to help. Our attorneys Nathan P. Carter, Michael A. Mandeville, Brian C. Guppenberger and Joshua A. Machlus are members of prestigious organizations such as The American Trial Lawyers Association, AAJ Leaders Forum, Florida Legal Elite and American Board of trial Advocates and have been handling cases like these for almost 30 years. We have extensive experience in suing nursing homes and holding them accountable for their neglect and abuse. We have won cases like this in the past, such as a $2,000,000 win for a choking death case in a nursing home.

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