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Nursing Home Abuse
- Is the multistate nursing compact putting our Virginia elders at risk?
- Virginia nursing home supervisor refuses to take blame for abuse
- Beware sweet-talking financial abusers targeting elders in Virginia
- Eye Opening Facts about Virginia Elder Abuse & Neglect
- Questions for suspected cases of Virginia elder abuse / neglect
Firm News
Record $677 Million Nursing Home Abuse Verdict
Posted on 8/29/2010
Virginia Nursing Home Administrator embroiled in abuse complaints
Posted on 7/31/2010
More elder abuse scams target vulnerable Virginia citizens
Posted on 7/31/2010
This Memorial Day, Focus on Abuse of Veterans in Nursing Homes
Posted on 5/31/2010
Virginia Beach nursing home with violations will retain govn’t funding
Posted on 4/29/2010
Virginia Beach nursing home may lose Medicare and Medicaid funding
Posted on 3/31/2010
Jury awards senior $7.75 million in nursing home abuse lawsuit
Posted on 2/27/2010
Kickbacks lead to nursing home residents being prescribed drugs
Posted on 1/29/2010
Virginia Beach nurse implicated in nursing home identity theft
Posted on 1/29/2010
Cases of nursing home abuse and neglect may go up over the holiday season
Posted on 11/30/2009
Firm Library
Nursing Home Abuse
- How to File a Nursing Home Abuse Complaint in Virginia
- Suspect financial elder abuse? Your local Virginia bank teller could be an unexpected ally
- Nursing home abuse and neglect in Virginia – a bigger problem than anyone realizes
- Virginia Elder Abuse: It Can Happen Anywhere
- Fighting for the Rights of Nursing Home Residents: the Healthcare Bill Targets Elder Abuse
Understaffed Nursing Homes can Lead to Elder Abuse
Families spend thousands of dollars for loved ones in nursing homes. They trust that their parent or grandparent is receiving proper care and treatment. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect and abuse in prevalent in the United States. It is estimated that more than 50 percent of the nursing homes in the United States are understaffed. Understaffing can lead to serious abuse and neglect of the elderly.
When a nursing home is understaffed, the residents do not receive the level of care that is required. They may not be fed properly and may not receive sufficient fluids. An understaffed nursing home can also cause the workers to give the residents too much or too little medication, which could result in serious side effects. Staff members become overworked and the employee turnover rate is usually high in nursing homes. As a result, residents’ needs are overlooked and they do not get the care they deserve. Overworked employees may also lose patience and empathy for the residents, which could result in abuse.
Understaffing is directly linked to many of the nursing home abuse cases. For example, understaffed nursing homes may increase the number of residents with:
• Malnutrition
• Dehydration
• Bed sores
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, make regular visits. Look for signs of nursing home abuse or neglect. While you are at the facility, ask about the current employee to patient ratio. This question should be asked before choosing a facility, but it is a good idea to get an update. Since the turnover rate is so high, this ratio can change. If you suspect that your family member is being abused or neglected by the nursing home staff, you need to take immediate action.
Legal Action for Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
A Virginia nursing home abuse attorney can examine the evidence of abuse or neglect to determine if in fact the nursing home is the cause. In the situation where the nursing home is neglecting or abusing your family member, an attorney can gather the necessary evidence to build a strong case. An attorney will not only represent your family in court, but can also help you find a better facility for your loved one. A successful nursing home abuse case can result in compensation for the injured victim.
Contact Weisberg & Zaleski, P.C. today at (800) 690-0235 for a free consultation. We will work hard to protect your loved one’s rights.
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