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The President’s COVID-19 task force says people in the United States need to maintain safe distances, wear protective devices, such as masks and gloves, and use hand sanitizers or wash hands frequently for at least 20 seconds to prevent COVID-19 infection.

These guidelines may seem difficult to everyone, but they are particularly so for residents of assisted living and long-term care facilities who depend on others to take care of them. Should the staff not provide a safe environment, residents may be infected with COVID-19.

The quality of care in assisted living and long-term care facilities is important to all residents. Should staff members become ill and not work their shifts, residents may be left to fend for themselves for long periods of time until someone can assist them.

COVID-19 staff absences also have an effect on other resident illnesses. One man in an assisted living facility in the northeast suffered an undetected urinary infection. When a staff member finally noticed the problem, the man was sent to the hospital. The hospital doctor determined it was too late, as the infection had affected some of his other organs. There was nothing they could do for the patient. So, they sent him back. Subsequently, he tragically died. This is one example of what can happen to residents who otherwise could have lived if there were enough staff members to assist them in their time of need.

Florida Statute 400.022 says each resident in a facility has the right to receive adequate and appropriate health care and protective and support services within established and recognized standards.

“If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of another, please contact our experienced legal team. We are available to assist you at any time, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are no costs or attorney fees until there is a monetary recovery for you. Our firm provides personal contact and communication along with aggressive representation,” said Fort Myers Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.

Fort Myers Nursing Home Abuse Attorney  Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one percent (1%) of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County at 239.793.7748.