Across the country, law enforcement can improve the lives of residents living in long-term care facilities by identifying and investigating abuse allegations. Nursing homes are obligated to report to law enforcement when abuse is suspected against residents in long-term care facilities. DOJ recently had a training session where attendees learned about the many forms of
The Iowa Capital Dispatch reported on the whistleblower lawsuit after a dietary aide was fired after reporting abuse and neglect to state officials. Caregivers in nursing homes are considered “mandatory reporters” who are required by law to report instances of suspected abuse and neglect. She alleges she witnessed abuse and physical aggression toward patients, such
Consumer Voice has published a new report, The Impact of Understaffing on the Daily Lives of Nursing Home Residents. It explains how unsafe staffing directly impacts the lives of vulnerable adults in institutionalized settings. Since the Biden Administration announced its intention to propose a minimum staffing standard in nursing homes, the focus has been on how
Private equity funds owning nursing homes can have several negative implications for the quality of care and well-being of the residents. Care from for-profit private equity firm provide lower quality of care, and more abuse and neglect as a result. The rate of serious medical complications increase after they were purchased by private equity investment firms. The
The Washington Post listed out wrongful deaths at assisted living facilities for letting residents wander away from the facility without supervision or assistance. The Washington Post found at least 98 seniors with cognitive issues died after walking away from an assisted-living facility or being left outside unattended. Ten states did not provide any records and
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