Hence, this class action lawsuit. Nursing homes must provide the services they represent in their contracts. They must follow Federal and state regulations. And all nursing homes must be held to full and immediate accountability and punishment when they willfully injure or kill nursing home residents. We believe that this Manor Care lawsuit is only the first of many civil suits to be filed against nursing homes throughout our nation.
Civil lawsuits are only the beginning.
The Phillips USB cam is one of the many new, inexpensive digital cameras currently on the market Of all of the means of preventing nursing home abuse and neglect perhaps none are as effective as family involvement with the care of their loved ones. Frequent visitation and observation not only sends a clear message to the facility that the quality of care they are providing is being noticed, but is also the best way to detect problems of abuse and neglect at the early stages before they become severe or life threatening. Visitation is a fundamental right of all nursing home residents, but logistically it can be difficult for family members or concerned friends to visit as often as they'd like to assure that their loved ones are receiving the care they deserve. If an individual has more than one nursing home resident to visit, the problem is compounded. While nothing can replace personal interaction with a loved one, it is also important to view the visitation process as one of oversight.