{"id":47288,"date":"2017-03-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skolnicklaw.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-loved-one-is-abused-at-a-nursing-home\/"},"modified":"2025-01-28T02:24:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T07:24:15","slug":"how-can-you-tell-if-a-loved-one-is-abused-at-a-nursing-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skolnicklaw.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-loved-one-is-abused-at-a-nursing-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How can you tell if a loved one is abused at a nursing home?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many signs of nursing home neglect and abuse that you can look for to make sure your loved one stays safe at a nursing facility. Interestingly, a new law also protects your right to file a lawsuit if your loved one is mistreated. According to a new rule, consumers will now be able to sue nursing homes for neglect. In the past, arbitration was more commonly used and contracts blocked families from suing over suspected neglect.<\/p>\n

How can you help prevent problems with your family member\u2019s nursing facility care? First, make sure you know the facility. Take time to go to it and see the specific room where your loved one will stay. See how the staff acts, and get a good feel for the way patients are treated. Schedule a tour of the facility before admittance; you have a right to know exactly what to expect from this facility.<\/p>\n

Medicare.gov, the national website, also has a rating system for nursing facilities around the country. It\u2019s possible to use this to search for the facility you\u2019re considering to see if there have been complaints or other feedback.<\/p>\n

How can you know if your loved one is at risk of abuse?<\/p>\n

One thing to look for is a change in your loved one\u2019s behavior. Look for physical signs, like bruising or sudden injuries. If your loved one talks to you about an aggressive or abusive medical provider<\/a>, don\u2019t ignore it. Approximately 90 percent of the time, something has happened to make a resident speak out, so it\u2019s worth talking to the nursing home director. If abuse has taken place, then you have a right to move forward with a legal claim.<\/p>\n

Source:<\/b> FOX Business, \u201cSigns of Nursing Home Neglect, Abuse<\/a>,\u201d Casey Dowd, accessed Feb. 24, 2017<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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