In most homes, a qualified staff member will complete a med pass, in which the proper dispensing method of each patient’s medication is described in detail according to doctor’s orders. It typically takes 4-5 hours or more to fill and organize all medication and complete the required documents. Nursing homes can fail to follow doctors orders or refer a patient or resident to a doctor in a timely manner for health issues that arise.  That is considered unreasonable conduct and can build the basis for a negligence claim. This is true for Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Broward County and all of Florida. Learn More About Who Can Be Held Liable for Failure to Follow Doctor’s Orders in a Nursing Home