Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Urinary tract infections and urosepsis
A urinary tract infection usually results from bacteria getting into the urinary tract. This can occur from the nursing home?s failure to keep the resident clean and dry.
Yes, it is common for nursing home residents to develop urinary tract infections. But, these usually occur because the nursing home does not keep the resident clean and dry. If the resident is kept clean and dry, they should not develop a urinary tract infection.
Urinary tract infections are difficult to identify. If you notice a change in mental status or a fever, that is usually the first sign or symptom of a urinary tract infection. If those signs are present, the nursing home should notify the doctor, perform a blood test, and take a urine culture. Untreated urinary tract infections can lead to deadly blood infections. So, it is important that urinary tract infections are identified and quickly treated.