Abrasions & Lacerations
An Abrasion is a scrape from friction between the skin and another surface. The surface does not necessarily need to be hard, but the softer it is, the more friction is needed. An example of…
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Bruises & Dating of Them
Contusion: This is a bruise and is caused by an impact with a hard object or pressure that causes the blood vessels under the skin to burst and blood to leak out into the cellular…
IHSS Neglect cases – legal implications
Regardless of whether the case is criminal or civil, there must be proof that the caregiver was negligent and that the negligence was what caused the patient to become ill. Whether the caregiver was a…
IHSS Neglect Case Review and Analysis
What if there is a delay in care and the patient is taken to the emergency department severely ill? When does the culpability of their illness fall on the IHSS caregiver or family…
IHSS: Training and Abuse Reporting Requirements
What training is required of IHSS providers? What training is offered? What are the reporting requirements regarding abuse and neglect?
Neglect by IHSS Providers for Elderly/Disabled
Care provided in home for elderly and dependent people is often through a governmental program called IHSS or similar. For a description of the care provided and what tasks are permitted by these caregivers check…
