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When a client comes to our firm and says, “That place was short- staffed,” we don’t treat it as a minor complaint. We see it as a serious issue. With the cases we handle, that often means there simply weren’t enough people on the floor to notice problems, answer calls, or step in before something went wrong. Nurses, aides, and other frontline staff at hospitals and nursing homes are the ones who notice when a patient seems confused, when a wound is getting worse, or when pain suddenly changes. They’re also the people who get patients to the bathroom, reposition them to prevent sores, and respond when call lights go off. When a facility is short-staffed, those basic tasks get overlooked. Missed turns in bed lead to pressure sores, and ignored call lights result in falls. Families often tell us about issues they saw on their visits. Call lights glowing for long stretches with no response. Residents sitting in wheelchairs for hours. Staff who look exhausted while moving from one room to the next without time to talk. That exhaustion often results in late charting, missed wellness checks, or medications given late. Those gaps can be the difference between steady recovery and serious setbacks. The Cost of Being Understaffed When Care Comes Up Short
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• 4 thick, boneless pork chops • 3 1/2 tsp garlic and herb seasoning, divided • 1 tsp sea salt • 1 tbsp avocado oil • 1/4 cup stone-ground mustard • 1/4 cup fresh honey • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish Inspired by LoveFromTheOven.com Honey Mustard Pork Chops Ingredients
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The cost of this is real harm to patients. Short-staffing is tied to more falls, infections, bed sores, and other complications that keep people in the hospital longer or lead to readmissions after they go home. It’s also connected to higher in-hospital mortality rates. Families face extra hospital stays, extended rehab, and even the loss of loved ones. A busy shift here and there isn’t a sign of malpractice, but chronic short-staffing is different. Facilities in South Carolina are required to have enough trained staff to meet residents’ needs and provide proper supervision. When a company chooses to cut corners with staffing, and people are harmed as a result, that choice may support a negligence claim. If someone you love was badly hurt in a facility that always felt low on help, it’s worth asking hard questions to see if short-staffing was the cause. And you don’t have to sort through it alone. We can review staffing records and medical charts, talk through what really happened, and help you understand your options.
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Pat pork chops dry before seasoning them with salt and 1 1/2 tsp of garlic and herb seasoning. 3. In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat. 4. Sear pork chops in hot oil for 1–3 minutes on each side. 5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine mustard, honey, and remaining garlic and herb seasoning while the pork cooks. 6. Remove pork chops from skillet. Add honey mustard mixture to the skillet and mix. 7. Place pork chops back in skillet and cover with sauce. 8. Place pan in oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, until pork reaches 145 F. 9. Set oven to broil for the final minute to allow the tops to caramelize and enjoy!
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