Researchers indicate that the aged population poses a higher risk of contracting novel coronavirus. Unfortunately, the case is no different for other residents of nursing homes as well. These are individuals living with health challenges, such as respiratory illness or kidney disease.
Apparently, certain conditions of nursing homes have contributed to making it a coronavirus hotspot driving its residents specifically vulnerable to the virus.
Measures Taken to Control the Virus in Nursing Homes
Taking into account the vulnerability of the residents at nursing homes and the warning signs, they were among the initial groups to get vaccinated. In addition, nursing homes being under increasing scrutiny are becoming more considerate about the healthcare protocols such as wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing, and limiting the exposure.
All these measures would hopefully restrict the residents to frequently cycle to and from the hospital so that they don’t bring germs back and forth.
Who Regulates Nursing Homes?
Nursing homes fall under the federal government in general and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in specific. Therefore, the concerned authorities watch closely whether the residents at nursing homes are abiding by the federal laws and standards via health inspections and record-keeping. It is only then that the nursing homes are certified to receive funds from Medicare and Medicaid.
At the time the federal government was administrating Covid-19 vaccinations, various pharmacy chains, including CVS, Walgreens, and other pharmacy chains, were contracted to vaccinate the residents at nursing homes.
How to Address Your Complaints and Concerns If You Have Loved Ones in Nursing Homes?
Nursing homes are at lower risk thanks to timely vaccinations, stringent protocols, and controlled interactions. However, if your loved one has contracted Covid-19 and you sense negligence of the nursing staff behind it, you have the due right for a case evaluation. You can start with having a talk with the nursing staff to get the whereabouts of the situation.
However, if the response is not adequate, and the issue does not get resolved even after seeking the help of your state’s ombudsman, an experienced law attorney is all you need.