Home Health Care Liability

 

Liability Litigation Defense for Home Health Care Agencies

As health care costs continue to rise, and as the need for elder care explodes with the aging of our population, home health care agencies are, in many cases, providing a more cost effective alternative to inpatient skilled nursing care.

Providing care in the intimacy of the patient's home can lead to liability claims similar, in some cases, to those possible in nursing home care, and some that are very different. In the home, there is often greater interaction with families and patients may have more independence than they would in a nursing home setting. In addition, care is often provided one-on-one so there may be no other health care professionals on site to corroborate adherence to proper protocols.

 

Rosenblum Newfield has the experience and track record of success to defend home health care clients against claims related to: falls; medication problems; management of medical emergencies; psychiatric problems; intravenous care; pressure sores & wound care; oxygen administration, pediatric care, transportation issues and accidents.