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Nursing Home Negligence
Is your loved one a victim of Kansas City nursing home neglect or abuse? Learn the signs and protect your family.
Both federal and state law requires that residents of long term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living centers and residential care facilities be guaranteed a safe environment and quality care as part of their long term-care contract. Rights include a safe environment, help with daily life activities such as eating, bathing, and grooming, adequate medical care, dignified treatment, and the right to be involved in one’s own care. Click here to learn more about the rights of nursing home residents in Kansas City.
Regardless of age or medical condition, there is never an excuse for sub-standard care in ANY nursing home. There is no valid reason for elder abuse. Yet, more than 30% of American nursing homes have been cited for abuse of residents, and the number is increasing.
You can help protect your loved one by learning and watching for the signs of nursing home abuse and neglect. If you think there may be a problem, click here to learn more.
Signs of Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse
If your loved one shows one or more of the following signs of abuse or neglect, contact the Missouri personal injury attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to schedule a free consultation.
• Poor personal hygiene and unkempt appearance
• Untreated bed sores or pressure sores
• Contracted joints
• Sepsis
• Unexplained fractures, bruises or other injuries
• Malnutrition
• Dehydration
• Sudden, inexplicable weight loss or gain
• Over medication and medication errors
• Clogged breathing tubes
• Improper use of restraints
• Wandering and elopement
• Falls
• Sudden changes in behavior
• Loss of possessions
• Staff not allowing visitors to see resident or delays in allowing visitors to see resident
• Staff not allowing resident to be alone with visitors
• Unexplained venereal disease or genital infections, vaginal or anal bleeding
• Torn, stained or bloody underclothing
If you suspect your loved one has been a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, take steps to protect them immediately. Call the Kansas City nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys and request your free copy of Nursing Home Neglect How to Recognize and Stop it.
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