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Nursing Home Injury / Continuum Care Accidents

I. General Information about Nursing Home Injuries

II. What is a Nursing Home

III. What is Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect
   A. Types of Abuse/Neglect
   B. Signs of Abuse/Neglect

IV. Rights of Nursing Home Residents
   A - H
   I - X

V. What is Being Done to Protect the Elderly

VI. What Actions to Take if You Suspect Abuse/Neglect
   A. Filing a Complaint

VII. Legal Procedures

VIII. Conclusion

IX. Frequently Asked Questions

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Nursing Home Injury / Continuum Care Accidents Frequently Asked Questions

Nursing Home Injury / Continuum Care Accidents Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is nursing home neglect?

Q: What is nursing home abuse?

Q: Where should suspected abuse be reported?

Q: Why does nursing home abuse and neglect occur?

Q: What is the most prevalent form of abuse in nursing homes?

Q: Do sexual abuse and mental abuse exist in nursing homes?

Q: What is an assessment and care plan?

Q: Are nursing homes required to keep records of the care provided?

Q: What obligations do nursing home facilities have concerning a resident's property or financial accounts?

Q: Are residents entitled to privacy?

Q: Can a nursing home restrict who visits the residents and when?

Q: Can a nursing home resident change facilities at any time?

Q: Can a nursing home force a resident to leave?

Q: If I suspect nursing home abuse what can I do?

Q: Does either Medicare or Medicaid pay for the patient's stay in a nursing home?

Q: What agencies regulate nursing homes?

Q: What are lawmakers doing to protect the elderly?

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Q: What agencies regulate nursing homes?

A: The Federal and state governments regulate nursing homes and similar healthcare facilities. In 1987 the Federal government initiated a regulatory program requiring facilities to abide by certain standards. Additionally, the 1987 legislation subjected facilities to spot inspections and sanctions for poor performance (including license suspension or revocation, hefty fines, and denial of Federal funds). Among other rules, the Federal regulations mandate that residents:

- be free from physical or mental abuse
- may only be physically restrained to ensure their safety
- must be given adequate privacy
- cannot be forced to take psycho pharmacologic drugs unless medically necessary.

In addition to government regulation, industry groups such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) offer accreditation programs that essentially give facilities a "stamp of approval" if they meet the groups' guidelines.

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