Coronavirus Nursing Home Neglect in Georgia

Nursing homes across the country have been overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic. Here in Georgia, thousands of residents and staff have contracted the virus, and hundreds of residents have lost their lives.

Long-term care facilities serve an essential role in protecting the health and safety of our loved ones. That responsibility is only heightened in a time like this. The elderly are most at risk for severe illness and death from the novel coronavirus, so it’s incumbent on these facilities to do everything in their power to stop the virus from entering the premises and spreading.

Although most Georgia nursing homes have done an excellent job given difficult circumstances, some have neglected the well-being of their occupants and staff.

If you suspect negligence on the part of a long-term care facility during the coronavirus outbreak, contact us for a free, no-risk case evaluation.

FAQ

What Responsibilities Do Nursing Homes Have During COVID-19?

No matter the circumstance, long-term care facilities are required to take certain measures to protect and look after their residents. Among others, they must hire qualified personnel, employ enough staff to provide sufficient care, and train all employees.

These facilities must also take various steps to prepare and respond to the coronavirus outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlined several strategies:

Restrict visitors, volunteers, and non-essential healthcare personnel
Screen anyone who enters the premises
Screen residents daily for symptoms of COVID-19
Isolate symptomatic residents, and notify the appropriate health departments
Implement and enforce social distancing measures
Instruct residents to wear a cloth face covering when they leave their room
Reach out to local and state health departments for PPE supplies
Designate a space to care for residents with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19
Monitor ill residents at least three times a day to identify those who need higher level care

Contact a Nursing Home Negligence Attorney in Georgia

At Morgan & Morgan, we believe that our most vulnerable members of society should be among our most protected. If you suspect that a loved one has not received adequate care amid the COVID-19 crisis, contact one of our Georgia nursing home attorneys.

Fill out a free, no-risk case evaluation to get started.