Nursing Homes
Nursing homes are supposed to be a place that keeps their residents safe and out of harm’s way. They are also held to high standards in order to ensure that the services they guarantee to residents are carried out. When they fall short in doing what they are supposed to do this can become detrimental to those that live at the home and for their families. Let’s take a look at some of the different forms of abuse and how to spot them.
Spotting Abuse and Neglect
Spotting abuse or neglect is not always the most obvious of things to do. When you visit with your loved one at the nursing home, make sure to observe them carefully. If they are acting strange around any staff members or seem visibly shaken or afraid around them, then something could be seriously wrong. Unexplained cuts or bruises are another red flag that must be followed up on. As the body ages, it takes longer to heal wounds or bruises, which means that they will remain longer on elderly people. Bruising or cuts may have been the result of improper care by nursing home staff.
Nursing Home Issues
Improper training or a lack of training are some of the leading causes of abuse and neglect at nursing homes. When staff are not trained correctly this could be detrimental to the health of the residents. They may receive incorrect medicine dosages, not enough water and food, a lack of exercise, and other problems. Staffing is another issue that plagues some nursing homes. The turnover rate may be high or the nursing home may not employ the right number of employees. These are all things that should be considered if your loved one is already living in or is looking for a nursing home to live in.
Combating Abuse
If you believe that you or your loved one are suffering from abuse, then it may be time to seek out help. Any evidence that is able to be gathered will be beneficial when you meet with your nursing home abuse lawyer. Your lawyer can help piece together the puzzle of your case and give you a chance at receiving compensation for the issues you or your loved one have had to deal with. Holding the nursing home to its guaranteed standards are crucial to ensuring that other residents don’t have to suffer too. Contact Davis & Brusca, LLC, for help with your case.