After waiting a short period, the second assistant decided that he could transfer the patient alone. As he picked up the resident, he lost his balance and fell toward the bed. The resident landed on the bed, but his leg hit the side rail and fractured. Additionally, the resident suffered serious physical injury as a result of the assistant's actions. Patient abuse and neglect are serious crimes.
Patients are often completely dependent upon the care and service provided by care facilities.
When abuse or neglect occurs, patients find themselves cared for by the same people that are responsible for the abuse.