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Effects of Physical Abuse

Though there aren’t physical markers of these injuries, visiting family members often notice the psychological effects of abuse. When patients are acting strangely … See more

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Verbal Abuse in Nursing Homes

WEBIn these moments, verbal abuse can be most destructive to their health and as harmful as physical abuse. What Are Some Examples of Verbal Abuse? When a nursing staff …

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Psychological Abuse in Nursing Homes

WEBIn the same way, the age and health of the nursing home resident affects the risk of psychological abuse. Residents who are more vulnerable or who require more care are …

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Effects of Emotional Abuse

WEBSome of the behavioral and physical effects of emotional abuse include: Insomnia and lack of sleep. Weight loss and malnutrition. Refusal to see or talk to others. Refusal to eat, …

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Nursing Home Injury Prevention

WEBHere are some important facts about nursing home injuries: In a single year, 25% of nursing homes are cited for causing death or serious injury. At least 5,000 deaths each year are …

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Poor Hygiene in Nursing Homes

WEBWhen the health of the patients is being jeopardized due to improper sanitation, nursing homes can be liable. It is the responsibility of a nursing home to staff its facility properly …

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Nursing Home Abuse in New York- Elder Abuse Laws

WEBThe Nursing Home Complaint Online Form, provided by the State of New York, Department of Health. You can fill this form out here and submit it directly online. The Nursing Home …

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Laws for Nursing Homes

WEBIn order to ensure that health care standards are high for residents of nursing homes, there are a number of individual state and Federal nursing home laws in place. The goal of …

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Clostridium Difficile

WEBThe Health Complications of CDI. When someone develops CDI, it can cause increased dehydration due to diarrhea. Left unstopped, this disease can cause malnutrition and …

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Types of Nursing Home Employees

WEBDirect care employees are the staff members who provide personal care and attention to the residents of the nursing home. As opposed to other employees, these staff members …

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Nursing Home Abuse in New Jersey

WEBNursing Home Laws and Regulations in New Jersey. New Jersey has over 350 certified nursing homes that are capable of housing almost 53,000 residents. Currently those …

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How to Report Nursing Home Abuse

WEBThey can be reached at 800-677-1116. Go to the National Eldercare Abuse page through the Administration of Aging to get information on what authorities to report to. Often, it …

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Wrong Medication Given

WEBAccording to the Department of Health and Human Services, more than one in five patients in nursing homes suffer adverse effects due to substandard care, and more than 37% of …

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Nursing Homes and Insurance Matters

WEBNursing Homes and Insurance Matters. Many elderly individuals who need medical care and nursing facilities cannot afford them because they do not have comprehensive …

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Assault and Battery

WEBAssault is the intentional act of making someone fear that you will cause them harm. You do not have to actually harm them to commit assault. Threatening them verbally or …

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Genesis Healthcare Corp.

WEBGenesis Healthcare Corp. Genesis Healthcare Corp is one of the largest nursing home companies in the country. They have 411 facilities in 30 states, with a total of 49,000 …

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Nursing Home Liability

WEBNursing home and assisted living facilities must provide a certain level of care that is reasonable per current medical and nursing home care industry standards to residents …

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Adult Day Care Abuse

WEBElderly people who attend adult day care are at risk of all forms of elderly abuse including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and financial abuse. When adult day …

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Nursing Home Abuse in Kentucky- Elder Abuse Laws

WEBResidents who have special needs must be provided with mental health evaluations and treatment, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other measures as deemed …

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Chemical Restraints

WEBChemical restraints are incredibly dangerous. Using powerful psychotropic drugs has clear risk on a person’s physical and mental health, and should only be used when absolutely …

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