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Nursing Home FAQ
Families needing to place a loved one in nursing centers will choose the best location that provides the best care, never suspecting that they could be a victim of abuse or neglect.
However, nursing home abuse has been on the rise for decades, as more people than ever before enter their retirement years, and fewer nurses and certified nursing assistants are available for hire.
Many nursing homes do provide a high quality of care for the residents. However, families must be vigilant and keep a watchful eye for the first indicators of abuse requiring immediate action.
A nursing home abuse attorney answers the most nursing home abuse FAQ (frequently asked questions) concerning mistreatment below.
- What Is Nursing Home Abuse?
- What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Physical, Mental, or Verbal Abuse and Neglect?
- How Do I Report Nursing Home Abuse?
- Who Should I Contact First For Nursing Home Abuse?
- What Do I Do If I Suspect Abuse Harming Nursing Home Residents?
- Should I Move My Parent When Abuse Is Reported At A Nursing Home?
- How Common Is Abuse in Nursing Homes?
- Who Is Most at Risk of Abuse in a Nursing Home?
- Who Must Be Informed First of Abuse That Occurs in a Nursing Home?
- What To Do When Overhearing Elderly Verbal Abuse Saying Shut Up To An Elder In A Nursing Home?
- How Do I Turn Coworkers In For Nursing Home Abuse?
- Can a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Help Me?
- How Many Elderly Nursing Home Residents Have Experienced Physical Abuse Perpetrated By Staff?
- How Do I Report Nursing Home Abuse In Illinois?
Typical nursing home employees formally accused of neglect and abuse include administrators, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing, administrative staff, janitorial staff, food service employees, physical and occupational therapists, maintenance crews, and groundskeepers.
An employee might suspect abuse or neglect involving a coworker, vendor, contractor, or member of the administration team that:
- Discriminates against Medicaid-eligible patients
- Falsifies medical records
- Fails to respond to the resident's call light
- Fails to provide adequate security
- Physically abuses patients
- Sexually assaulted victims
- Exposed the patient's medical record and personal information
- Financially exploits the patient by stealing money, credit cards, and personal things
- Neglecting the resident's needs might involve substandard personal hygiene, facility-acquired bed sores, unexplained weight loss, or improperly administering unauthorized behavior-modifying drugs (antianxiety and antipsychotics)
Any coworker witnessing substandard care or abuse in a caregiving facility may be fearful of filing a report believing they could lose their job or be subjected to retaliation by the Administrator.
However, you are protected by the Nursing Home Care Act that protects the employee against retaliation.
If you did lose your job, you can file a nursing home abuse lawsuit against the nursing center and receive compensation that includes:
- Reinstating your job at the same position you held before being fired,
- Double the amount of your backpay,
- Interest and all payments you did not receive,
- Reinstating your seniority rights and fringe benefits,
- Other reasonable damages including attorney fees.
A personal injury law firm can open your nursing home abuse case to ensure your rights are protected. Contact us today at (800) 925-7565 (toll-free phone call) or through the contact form to initiate a claim.