Nursing Home Litigation: Types of Abuse

Types of Abuse

According to the National Organization for Victim Assistance, several types of abuse may occur in nursing homes.

Caregiver NeglectFailure to give appropriate care in a nursing home, such as bathing and proper positioning; failure to administer prescribed medications and treatments; failure to provide needed assistance with daily activities, such as eating, drinking, toileting, and walking; failure to maintain a safe patient environment.
Physical AbuseInfliction of pain or injury by hitting, kicking, inappropriate use of physical or chemical restraints, or any other aggressive behavior directed at the elderly patient.
Emotional AbuseVerbal assault, threats, humiliation, intimidation, isolating and/or ignoring the elderly patient.
Sexual Abuse Any form of inappropriate, non-consensual sexual contact.
Financial Abuse or ExploitationMisappropriation of the patient's money or personal possessions, failure to account for patient funds, denying the elderly patient access to his or her personal funds, forgery.

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