Friday, July 19, 2013

Allegations of Horrendous Abuse and Neglect at a Georgia Nursing Home

After posts describing mechanisms to improve care provided at long term care facilities—i.e.,surveys and hotlines to report inadequate care—it seemed timely, if not disappointing, to come across an article on Yahoo! not long ago by David Beasley concerning abhorrent allegations of abuse in nursing homes. A Georgia nursing home is facing more than 70 criminal charges stemming from allegations of abuse towards its residents. In addition to physical abuse, there are allegations that the residents were subjected to inhumane conditions, tied up with bed sheets, and double diapered to diminish the frequency a resident’s soiled diaper would require changing. If you or someone you know has been the subject of nursing home abuse or neglect, please do not hesitate to report such conduct to the facility’s administration, call the appropriate government entity, and/or contact an attorney, such as Tom or me, who is experienced in handling matters involving nursing home negligence. -Ryan

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