| Nursing Home Abuse
And Neglect
Sometimes abuse or neglect in nursing homes or assisted living
homes is not so obvious. Abuse can take many forms. Abuse can be
physical, mental or sexual or take the form of neglect. Signs of
physical abuse may include, but are not limited to, skin tears,
swelling, burns, broken bones, scratches, unusual bruises, cuts,
irritation or tears around private parts. Neglect occurs when a
care giver’s failure to provide adequate food, shelter, clothing,
medical or dental care results in significant danger to the physical
or mental health of an older person in his/her care. State and Federal
law guarantee standards of practice for long term care facilities.
Every resident has guaranteed “resident rights” which
serve to protect them and set a standard for the industry.
Many nursing homes provide quality care. However, even one case
of abuse is too many. We need your help to spot abuse and report
it. If you think you see signs of abuse or neglect, take action
to stop it. Report it as soon as you can to the long-term care ombudsman,
State licensing agency and the Department of Health and Family Services.
If you would like to make a complaint, click
here.
Our practice is dedicated to stamping out long-term care abuse
and neglect. If you have questions regarding “resident rights”
or possible abuse and neglect, our office offers FREE consultations.
What to do if you believe abuse or neglect has occurred?
If you believe abuse and neglect has occurred to a family member
or loved one, please contact our office at (608) 268-0268
for a free consultation. Also, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
you may e-mail us in
private regarding a potential claim or submit
an online questionnaire.
The State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
is responsible for licensure, regulation, and investigation of alleged
abuse and neglect in all nursing homes and community based residential
facilities. If you wish to find out more about nursing home regulations,
please click
here. In addition to providing a form or e-mail address to complain,
this website offers lists of licensed Wisconsin nursing homes, Wisconsin
Nursing Home Resident’s Rights, nursing home state citations
and other helpful consumer groups.
To find out more about assisted living facilities and programs,
or if you wish to file a complaint with the Department of Health
and Family Services about a CBRF or assisted living facility, click
here. The Department of Health and Family Services website also
lists CBRF facility checklists, Wisconsin CBRF resident’s
rights and other consumer group organizations. On this website is
additional information regarding adult daycare, adult family homes,
and residential care apartment complex.
Other helpful websites regarding the elderly:
US
Nursing Home Registry: Wisconsin The
National Center on Elder Abuse Facts
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