What Should I Know about Nursing Home Abuse?
Federal and laws in New Jersey, New York, and Florida grant specific rights to nursing home residents. These laws state that nursing homes must provide care and services “to attain and maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident”.
By law, nursing homes must complete a comprehensive assessment for each new resident within two weeks of admission. The home must also develop a plan of care for each resident. Residents can permit family members to help develop the care plan. Unfortunately, some nursing homes may only partially follow the care plan or ignore it completely.
What Can I Do about Nursing Home Abuse?
Involve yourself from the beginning by:
- Participating in forming the care plan
- Visiting the resident often and at various times
- Keeping a list of staff names
- Communicating with the resident and the staff
What Should I Watch For?
Neglect can appear as:
- Unnecessary physical or chemical restraint
- Malnutrition or dehydration
- Improper or over-medication
- Insufficient staff or supervision
- Injury or weight change
- Bedsores
- Poor resident hygiene
- Sexual assault
- Defective equipment
- Wandering
- Unexpected death
Who Can I Contact to Report Nursing Home Abuse in New Jersey, New York, & Florida?
- Immediately notify the nursing home administrator.
- Notify the State Office of the Ombudsman.
- Contact an attorney who specializes in nursing home neglect cases.
How Do I Know If There Is A Claim?
If the alleged nursing home abuse occurred in New York, New Jersey, or Florida, you can call the law firm Bagolie Friedman to speak to a lawyer for a free consultation. There is no legal fee unless we obtain money for you. We are dedicated to serving those how have been injured through no fault of there own.
