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DEHYDRATION AND MALNUTRITION IN NURSING HOMES
DEHYDRATION AND MALNUTRITION IN NURSING HOMES
Malnutrition, dehydration, and unexplained weight loss are indicators of systemic facility failures—typically tied to understaffing, ignored care plans, or failure to monitor intake. California elder-abuse law recognizes these conditions as potential reckless neglect.
Malnutrition, dehydration, and unexplained weight loss are indicators of systemic facility failures—typically tied to understaffing, ignored care plans, or failure to monitor intake. California elder-abuse law recognizes these conditions as potential reckless neglect.
In Delaney v. Baker, failure to meet basic needs such as hydration and nourishment was cited as conduct that may rise to elder abuse. Sababin reinforced that disregarding care plans and failing to perform required assessments reflects a conscious disregard for resident safety. When residents develop severe dehydration, rapid weight loss, kidney injury, or death from lack of nutrition, courts permit families to seek enhanced remedies under EADACPA. These conditions are not “natural aging”—they are preventable and strongly tied to facility negligence.
In Delaney v. Baker, failure to meet basic needs such as hydration and nourishment was cited as conduct that may rise to elder abuse. Sababin reinforced that disregarding care plans and failing to perform required assessments reflects a conscious disregard for resident safety. When residents develop severe dehydration, rapid weight loss, kidney injury, or death from lack of nutrition, courts permit families to seek enhanced remedies under EADACPA. These conditions are not “natural aging”—they are preventable and strongly tied to facility negligence.
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Learn More About Practice Areas: Nursing Home Abuse, Pressure Ulcers/Bedsores, Falls and Fractures, Dehydration and Malnutrition, Infection, Sepsis, Delayed Treatment, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Elopement and Wandering, Medical Malpractice in Nursing Home Abuse Actions, Assisted Living Actions for Abuse And Neglect, Wrongful Death In Nursing Homes, Wrongful Death in Long Term Care
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Jasinska Law Firm is a dedicated California elder abuse and nursing home neglect firm. As an RN-attorney, Eliza combines medical and legal expertise to investigate bed sores, falls, medication errors, understaffing, and long-term care neglect. If you need an elder abuse attorney, nursing home neglect lawyer, or skilled nursing facility neglect attorney, we are here to help.
How We Help Families in Malnutrition & Dehydration Cases
How We Help Families in Malnutrition & Dehydration Cases
- Identify neglect when residents experience unexplained weight loss, dehydration, or poor intake monitoring
- Review records for ignored nutrition plans, missed assessments, and signs of chronic understaffing
- Apply key California cases (Delaney, Sababin) to show when malnutrition reflects reckless elder neglect
- Expose failures to provide adequate hydration, meals, supplements, or feeding assistance
- Hold facilities accountable for preventable kidney injury, severe weight loss, hospitalization, or death
- Pursue full compensation, including medical costs, pain and suffering, attorney’s fees, and—when warranted—punitive damages
If your loved one suffered malnutrition, dehydration, or dangerous weight loss in a nursing home, call the Jasinska Law Firm PC for a free consultation at 866-248-0535.
If your loved one suffered malnutrition, dehydration, or dangerous weight loss in a nursing home, call the Jasinska Law Firm PC for a free consultation at 866-248-0535.
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