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Long-term care liability for pressure ulcers.

Anne Coble Voss1, Stacy A Bender, Maree L Ferguson

  • 1Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio 43215, USA. anne.voss@abbott.com

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
|September 3, 2005
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Pressure ulcers (PUs) affect over 20% of long-term care residents, leading to increased health risks and costly lawsuits. Implementing preventive measures can improve resident care and reduce legal liabilities for facilities.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Wound Care
  • Healthcare Law

Background:

  • Over 20% of long-term care (LTC) residents develop pressure ulcers (PUs) after two years.
  • PUs cause pain, disfigurement, decreased quality of life, and increased mortality risk.
  • LTC facilities face legal action due to alleged negligence in PU prevention and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in pressure ulcer-related lawsuits in LTC facilities.
  • To identify factors contributing to high damage awards in PU litigation.
  • To emphasize the importance of preventive care strategies for residents.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of litigation data from 1999 and 2002 concerning pressure ulcers in LTC facilities.
  • Examination of case outcomes, including resident recovery rates and damage amounts.

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  • Identification of specific factors (e.g., nutrition, multiple causes) associated with higher awards.

    • Main Results:

    • Lawsuits related to PUs are increasingly frequent and costly for LTC providers.
    • Residents achieved recovery in 87% of cases, with damages reaching $312 million.
    • Highest awards were linked to PUs caused by multiple factors, particularly inadequate nutrition.

    Conclusions:

    • Implementing and documenting basic PU prevention measures is crucial for LTC facilities.
    • Proactive care can improve resident well-being, survey outcomes, and mitigate legal risks.
    • Addressing pressure, incontinence, and nutrition are key to preventing PUs and associated litigation.