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California Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

Nursing Home Funding Falls, Abuse on the Rise

The state of California has more nursing home facilities than any other state in the country. Recently, the state has recognized that in reducing the budget for nursing home inspections, it may also inadvertently be helping to increase the number of nursing home abuse incidents that occur.

Last year, the state of California did away with the funding for the ombudsman nursing home program. The program, which was then largely underfunded, prompted the dismissal of many staff members. Because less staff was available, the number of inspections at nursing homes was greatly reduced throughout the state.

Records indicate that, since the reduction in the number of inspections in California nursing home facilities, the complaints being filed have decreased by 40 percent. This leads many to believe that the number of nursing home abuse cases is not only being underreported, but that it will likely increase, as well. Many facilities, realizing that there will not be as many inspections, may allow issues to arise that would otherwise be caught or prevented.

Because of this, it is important for people who have loved ones in nursing homes to be proactive and to take inspection matters into their own hands. California personal injury attorneys have been diligent about informing citizens that there are options available to them. If nursing home abuse is suspected, it is important to seek help immediately by calling the police, as well as by obtaining a California personal injury attorney. Legal remedies are available to the victims and their families that can include monetary compensation and having the nursing home’s license revoked.

Because of additional reported tension between regulations set forth by the state and those set forth by the federal governments, it is believed that that could also serve as a deterrent when it comes to nursing home abuse being reported. During this time especially, it is important to pay close attention to your loved one so that you can pick up on any abuse that is taking place. Things to watch out for include:

1. physical abuse, including unexplained bruises and broken bones, along with restraint marks
2. sexual abuse, including any venereal disease and genital bruises
3. emotional abuse, where the person may seem withdrawn or mimicking dementia
4. being neglected, including being left dirty, malnutrition, desertion, and living in unsafe conditions

In addition, some nursing home patients are financially exploited, so be cautious about any changes in their financial paperwork or money that is taken from their accounts.

After contacting authorities regarding any nursing home issues that you may find, seek the help of a California personal injury attorney. They can legally help to make sure that it doesn’t happen again.

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