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Physical Abuse in Nursing Homes

Hitting, rough handling, and improper restraints are abuse; a nursing home physical abuse lawyer investigates the incident reports, staff schedules, and the facility's reporting to licensing.

Hitting, pushing, rough handling, and improper restraints are abuse. So is using medication to keep a resident quiet. Bruises have a pattern: accidental bruising in older adults appears on the forearms and shins, while bruises on the inner arms, the neck, the face, or in the shape of fingers are not accidental. Fractures without a documented fall, fear of a particular staff member, and injuries the facility explains differently each time deserve a hard look.

What We Investigate

• Incident reports

• Staff schedules on the dates of injury

• The facility's reporting to licensing and law enforcement

• Use of physical or chemical restraints without orders or consent

• Prior complaints against the same staff

What Families Can Do

• Photograph injuries with the date

• Write down what your loved one says

• Report to the administrator, the ombudsman, and law enforcement

• Ask for the medication list