Most Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Mental : Mental : Fear, agitation, hesitancy, depression, withdrawal, sudden behavior changes, unusual behavior
Physical : Wounds, cuts, abrasions, burns, bruises, welts, swelling, broken bones, sudden, inexplicable weight loss, unexplained/hidden injuries, unwarranted restraints (either physical or chemical), specific complaints by residents
Nursing Home : Bed sores (decubitus ulcers), unsanitary environment, malnutrition, dehydration, smells of urine and/or feces, unkempt appearance, poor personal hygiene, untreated medical condition, specific complaints by residents
Exploitation/Financial : Sudden, unjustified selling of property, missing/stolen money or property, radical changes in handling personal/financial affairs, specific complaints by residents
Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
- Unexplained bruises, cuts, burns, sprains, or fractures in various stages of healing.
- Unexplained venereal disease or genital infections; vaginal or anal bleeding; torn, stained, or bloody underclothing.
- Sudden changes in behavior.
- Staff refusing to allow visitors to see resident or delays in allowing visitors to see resident.
- Staff not allowing resident to be alone with visitor.
- Resident being kept in an over-medicated state.
- Loss of resident’s possessions.
- Abrupt changes in will or other financial documents.
- Sudden large withdrawals from bank accounts or changes in banking practices.
What You can Do If You Suspect Abuse or Neglect
- Visit frequently. Vary your visits to different times of the day and evenings to assess the care provided during all times of the day, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Talk to nurses and aides about your concerns.
- Talk to the nursing home’s director of nurses, social worker and administrator.
- Make sure to have good independent documentation, such as a doctor’s report or medical records, which show the true nature of the problem.
- Contact a representative of the Illinois Ombudsman Program who will investigate your concerns and provide information and referrals to appropriate services. If necessary, the Ombudsman can file a complaint on your behalf with the Illinois Department of Public Aid which overseas long term care facilities in Illinois.
- Find an experienced nursing home abuse attorney to start a prompt investigation to find out if your loved one is being mistreated. If you have reason to believe that your or a loved one has been injured or neglected in a nursing home or assisted living facility, call 800-437-2571 anytime for a free, no obligation consultation with one of our attorneys experienced in handling nursing home abuse cases or use our convenient Free Case Evaluation
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