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Reporting Nursing Home Abuse
Anyone is capable of reporting nursing home neglect or abuse. If you suspect foul play, or a resident complains about mistreatment, it is your responsibility to notify authorities. It is a violation of state and federal law for anyone, including staff, volunteers, family members, guardians, or neighboring residents neglect or abuse a nursing home inhabitant. Many states have established legislation requiring anyone to come forward who may claim to have witnessed wrongdoing.
If you are considering filing a nursing home abuse report, you should also consider your legal options. Fill out our free case evaluation today to hear from a nursing home abuse attorney today.
When filing a nursing home abuse report, make sure it is in writing and dated. Always keep a copy that you can refer to in case the original is tampered with or lost. In your document, be sure to include:
- Who
- Name of victim, including age and address
- Name of facility
- People overseeing victim's care
- Description of person you believe is responsible for maltreatment
- What
- Nature of harm inflicted upon victim
- Physical signs of abuse
- How long abuse or neglect has been occurring
- Where
- Place in which incident took place
- When
- Time and date of incident
Be as thorough as you can when describing the events; a detailed account will spur the investigation. Send your report to:
- Nursing home administrator, nursing director, and social worker
- Local or state ombudsman
- Local or state police
- Protection and Advocacy or Adult Protective Services agencies
- State agency responsible for licensing and certifying nursing homes (usually part of health department)
- Citizen advocacy group, church group, or community committee that visits on a regular basis
Keep trying until you are pleased with the response.
In addition to filing a complaint, nursing home residents and their families have the option of speaking with a nursing home abuse attorney. Our nursing home abuse lawyers serve clients throughout Florida and nationwide and have obtained substantial settlements and verdict on behalf of these individuals. If you or a loved one has become a victim of nursing home abuse, contact our skilled nursing home abuse attorneys today.





