If you suspect abuse in your loved one’s skilled nursing facility, you are likely concerned and worried about their health and wellbeing. Our team can guide you on this journey to help your loved one receive compensation for their suffering and, ultimately, demand change from the accused skilled nursing facility.
What is elder abuse in a skilled nursing facility?
Elder abuse in a skilled nursing facility, also referred to as nursing home abuse, is any intentional or unintentional act from a nursing home employee that results in an injury or death. These actions may take the form of physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial exploitation, sexual abuse, or psychological harm.
Why does abuse in a skilled nursing facility occur?
Although some cases of nursing home abuse occur due to malicious intent, many caretakers resort to abuse due to reasons like:
- Burnout
- Highly stressful job
- Improper training
- Poorly paid caretakers
- Understaffing
There is no reason that justifies or excuses elder abuse in a skilled nursing facility. Your loved one needs and deserves compassionate care from their caretakers.
What if the abuse in the skilled nursing facility was unintentional?
Unintentional nursing home abuse can still cause serious harm or death to individuals. Several examples of unintentional neglect or abuse include improper dressing for the current weather which causes the individual to get sick, cutting fingernails too short which causes pain, not turning bed-bound individuals regularly which results in sores. Intentional or not, abuse or neglect in a skilled nursing facility is unacceptable and must be dealt with immediately.
Clark, Smith & Sizemore are your compassionate nursing home abuse attorneys.
Our attorneys understand that this is a very emotional and vulnerable time, as elder abuse in a skilled nursing facility often leads to injuries or death. We are here to be your fierce advocates and pursue the best possible result for your loved one and family. Call us today: 478-254-5040
Stay tuned for our six-part series on elder abuse in a skilled nursing facility, also called nursing home abuse:
- FAQs – Abuse in a Skilled Nursing Facility
- Types of Abuse in Long-Term Care Facilities
- Risk Factors that May Contribute to Nursing Home Abuse
- What to do if You Suspect Elder Abuse in Long-Term Care Facilities
- How to Report Abuse in a Skilled Nursing Facility
- When is a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit Necessary?