Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Nursing Home Neglect: Types and Signs

Nursing home neglect is a breach of duty or form of sub-standard care to a nursing home resident that results in harm to him/her. However, the breach of duty or sub- standard care must be an outcome of a nursing home’s negligent actions. Nursing home neglect is frequently overlooked and often results in a decline in general health and, eventually, the death of a resident.

Types of Nursing Home Neglect

The type of neglect may vary among individuals. However, there are four primary types of neglect:

Emotional or social neglect: In this type of nursing home neglect, a resident is repeatedly ignored, left alone, or accidentally snapped at by overstressed nursing home staff.

Personal hygiene neglect: In this type of neglect, a resident does not receive adequate help with cleaning, bathing, laundry, brushing their teeth, and other activities relating to personal hygiene.

Basic needs neglect: This is a type of neglect where a resident is not provided reasonable food, water, or a safe and clean environment.

Medical needs neglect: This happens when a nursing home facility fails to provide adequate attention, prevention, or medication for a resident’s concerns relating to such matters as a bed sore, infection, cut, diabetes, cognitive disease, and mobility.

Signs of nursing home neglect

The following are some warning signs of nursing home neglect:

·         Bedsores
·         Sudden weight loss
·         Injuries, such as cuts, bruises
·         Dehydration
·         Malnutrition
·         Withdrawn behavior or unusual changes in behavior
·         Changes in personal hygiene or appearance
·         Lack of friendly interaction with nursing home staff
·         Lack of friendly interaction with other nursing home residents

Preventing nursing home neglect

Studies have found that a nursing home resident who is visited often by his/her family, friends, and other loved ones is less likely to experience nursing home neglect. It is also the responsibility of the visiting family to watch for signs of nursing home neglect. If a family member notices any of the signs mentioned above, he/she should talk about it to his/her loved one and report the same to the concerned person/department so that necessary action can be taken.


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  11. UnknownOctober 3, 2017 at 6:00 AM

    My grandmother is in a nursing home. A week ago, I went to meet her and noticed that her health had deteriorated. I asked her if she had any problem, but she refused to divulge anything. I suspect that my grandmother is being abused or neglected. What should I do?

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