A rest home for dementia patients continually ignored repeated cases of sexual abuse committed by a 75-year-old male dementia patient against female residents breached healthcare standards. A report by the Health and Disability Commissioner said at least four women were involved in numerous incidents, which in 2003 alone happened on at least 12 occasions. Though the nursing manager claimed she did not know the man's behavior constituted sexual abuse, the report said she had breached patients' rights by failing to act. The doctor, who claimed he had not known the extent of the problem, was criticized for not adequately investigating, and limiting his work largely to patient medication.
Tearful judge dismisses nursing home abuse charge
December 13, 2006 10:15
The abuse charge against a licensed practical nurse from Elmore, Alabama was dismissed after prosecutors failed to meet the burden of proof. The burden of proof required in a criminal case is much greater than in a civil case. The victim's family reached a... (Read Article)
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