NURSING HOME ABUSE / NEGLECT INFORMATION
 Numerous federal and state laws were developed to provide nursing home patients protection from abuse and neglect. Additionally, patients have privacy, security and other rights.
There are different forms of nursing home neglect and abuse that can affect nursing home residents. Mental abuse, physical abuse, nursing home neglect, and exploitation/financial abuse can occur and is often characterized by certain signs.
Nursing home patients may find themselves subject to dozens of adverse conditions through no fault of their own - bed injuries, pressure ulcers, falls, fractures, malnutrition and dehydration are some of the more prominent injuries.
All nursing home residents have rights protected by the Nursing Home Reform Act and Americans with Disabilities Act. In evaluating health care providers, you should be aware of these rights to monitor care provided in a nursing home.
If you believe the nursing home resident is a victim of any form of abuse or neglect by the nursing home you can and should file a complaint with state Licensing and Certification; they are required to investigate your complaint. The Licensing and Certification division of each state may substantiate your complaint; if they do so, the agency has the authority to issue a citation against the facility, impose a fine, and require corrective action.
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