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According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), approximately 95 percent of all nursing home residents have either been neglected or have witnessed neglect. Here are more alarming statistics:
- In one study of 2,000 nursing home residents, only 5 percent of the respondents reported never experiencing or witnessing neglect.
- Approximately 15 percent of all elder abuse complaints involve neglect.
- Nearly one of 10 nursing homes have had some type of violation that caused residents harm, serious injury, or at risk of death.
Causes of Nursing Home Neglect
There are many underlying causes of nursing home neglect. However, there are three main reasons it occurs:
- Understaffing – when a nursing home does not have enough staff, it is impossible to properly tend to the needs of all the residents.
- Negligent hiring – when employees with criminal backgrounds are hired at nursing homes due to a less than thorough screening process, the incidence of mistreatment or neglect of residents tends to increase.
- Inadequate training – when staff members are not properly trained for their roles, they are more likely to make mistakes when dispensing medication, mishandle residents with mobility issues, and make other critical mistakes that lead to inadequate care.
While nursing home neglect might not seem as alarming as nursing home abuse – the mistreatment of elderly residents by those in a position of trust – it can be equally harmful to the physical and psychological health of an elderly person.
Contact an Elkhart County, Indiana Nursing Home Neglect Attorney Today
Are you thinking of pursuing a nursing home neglect lawsuit in Elkhart County, Indiana? Contact the injury attorneys at Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to schedule your free initial consultation today.
