Shigella A foodborne, waterborne or person to person contacted bacteria that causes diarrhea and dysentery to those affected. Pressure sores on the sacrum are one of the most common areas for wounds to develop particularly in bed-bound patients where a large amount of pressure and friction are put on the sacral area. Medi-car Non-medical transportation typically provided by a private company to those who are unable to drive themselves. Transfer related injury An injury which occurs when a parient is being moved from one place to another (bed to chair, sit to stand) usually in a residential facility. Non profit nursing home Nursing home that does not turn a profit. Aspiration The taking of foreign matter into the lungs with the respiratory current. Bruise A bruise is an area of skin discoloration resulting when small blood vessels break and leak their contents into the soft tissue beneath the skin. Emotional abuse of a senior also referred to as psychological abuse. back or abdomen; flap is attached to the chest to create a pocket for implantation or build a breast mound. Hearsay is usually not admissible as evidence in court. Medivan Non medical transportation for seniors. It is used when there is no dispute as to the facts of the case and one party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. Local authorities, clinical commissioning groups, and other commissioners. Sub-acute care Medical care provided to a patient in their home or in a skilled nursing facility after a hospitalization to stabilize their condition. Watery stool from higher in the bowel may move around the mass and leak out, causing soiling or diarrhea. If it is decided that there is no case to answer and there is suspicion that the allegation is malicious, this should be stated and the reasons recorded. Interrogatories A set or series of written questions propounded to a party, witness, or other person having information or interest in a case; a discovery device. Damages Money awarded by a court to a person injured by the unlawful actor negligence of another person.