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Nursing Home Abuse Preys on the Helpless
Nursing home abuse preys on the helpless. Nursing home abuse injury must be stopped! With 1.6 million nursing home patients in 18,000 nursing homes in the United States, how widespread is the practice of nursing home abuse? The first step is recognizing what nursing home abuse or neglect actually is. Do you have a loved one or friend whom you suspect has been neglected or abused? Do you need legal assistance? Nursing home abuse can be described as: • Assault and battery Nursing home neglect can be described as failure to: • Assist in personal hygiene In 1987, the Nursing Home Reform Act established basic rights and services for residents of nursing homes. These standards form the basis for present efforts to improve the quality of nursing care and the quality of life for nursing home residents.
Unfortunately, the extent to which the Nursing Home Reform Act succeeds in actually improving nursing homes depends on the effectiveness of its enforcement. |
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