What are the various types of nursing
homes abuse and neglect?
Nursing home abuse or neglect of a
resident can involve not only the physical well being but the mental and
psychological well being. The following examples are only a few ways that
nursing home residents may be harmed:
• Failure to answer calls in a timely
fashion;
• Failure to provide proper nutrition and hydration;
• Failure to assist in personal hygiene when needed;
• Over medication or under medication;
• Failure to take reasonable precautions to prevent falls;
• Failure to turn residents in their beds (leading to pressure sores);
• Failure to take residents to the toilet;
• Leaving them in soiled garments or bedding;
• Physical abuse of the residents;
• Verbal or emotional abuse of the residents;
• Retaliation for making a complaint;
• Sexual assault or rape of the resident;
• Theft of property
Signs of abuse or neglect;
• Bed sores;
• Skin rash, urine or feces odor;
• Lack of attention to resident's personal hygiene;
• Falls resulting from lack of adequate precaution or assistance;
• Bruises, contusions or lesions;
• Bone fractures;
• Significant weight loss;
• Dehydration;
• Depression or isolation;
• Unexplained mood changes;
• Fear or anxiety;
• Presence of unjustified chemical or physical restraints.
If you suspect nursing home abuse or
neglect, collect as much data as you can. Advise the nursing home administrator,
consult with qualified attorney who will then review the nursing home medical
records and any other pertinent information. If it is determined there is a
case, the next step would require written notice of the claim to individuals and
entities that have committee the abuse or neglect.
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