Misadministration of medicine and medication errors are frequent and serious problems at nursing homes.  Residents are given the wrong medication or not given the medication in the dosage or frequency as required by the physician’s order.  This occurs as a result of carelessness on the part of the staff, lack of supervision of the nurses administering the medications or not having enough properly trained and supervised to staff to administer the medications. 

Studies have shown delayed or missed treatment or medication and the administration of the wrong dose or the wrong medication are the two most common medical mistakes made in the hospital setting.  Studies also show that nursing home medication error occurrences are widely underreported.  It is estimated that only 1.5% of all medication errors are actually reported.

Nursing home and medication error risks can be considerable because many patients are on a number of prescriptions and have already compromised physical health conditions.  These risks are also exacerbated by the fact that nursing homes are often understaffed. If medication error causes injury to a resident, they have the right to seek compensation for their losses.

If you believe that a loved one may be the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse in the State of California, you should take action quickly and contact us online or call us at 916-851-5909 for a FREE and confidential consultation.