There is perhaps no greater injustice than nursing home abuse or neglect. Nursing home residents are among the most vulnerable of victims; they are often frightened and unable to protect themselves or speak up about the abuse. Some nursing homes are understaffed and poorly operated, which results in thousands of injuries—and even deaths—each year because of neglect, misconduct and abuse.
Some common nursing home injuries include:
- Nurse and physician negligence
- Injuries resulting from inadequate staff and improper training
- Medication errors
- Bedsores and pressure ulcers
- Dehydration and malnutrition
- Injuries from falling or from improper transportation
- Physical and sexual abuse
- Emotional abuse