Patients Injured While in Hospital's Care

In order for proper healing to occur, a hospital needs to be a place of safety and comfort for every patient. For many, the proper level of care is exactly what they as a patient receive from the medical staff and its members. However, as with any job performed by a human being, there are going to be mistakes. The unique and alarming aspect about hospitals is that when a mistake occurs, someone is generally either hurt, or in some cases loses a life. This means that we cannot simply wrap ourselves in a security blanket and assume that our loves ones are safe because they are in a hospital's care. We must be diligent and make certain that doctors and nurses do not become complacent with their tasks as they become fatigued from work.

Specifically, I am referring to an all too common in hospital injury that results when patients fall off hospital beds. Usually these patients are immobilized such as when they are heavily sedated or in a comma and the doctor orders that they be assisted when moving. Hospital staff members must move the patients manually in order to perform tasks for the care of the patients. One such example is when a patient is in a comma, and must have an x-ray taken of their chest. A patient can easily fall from the hospital bed if not properly placed and safely restrained. Too, I have represented numerous clients who have fallen when hospital staff fails to follow a doctor's order in assisting them with movement. A real life account of such an incident can be found on Salt Lake Tribune's website here:
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/51243016-78/ashley-cordova-daughter-mcadam.html.csp

In many cases when a hospital stay is necessary, the injured person is not in a mental or physical state to care for themselves or make rationale decisions. This means that their care givers must be vigilant and aware of their needs and safety. When a hospital watches over a patient they are their care giver, and must carry out their duties accordingly.