Families take their loved ones to nursing homes with the anticipation of exceptional care. As such, nursing homes should have the primary objective of providing adequate care and minimizing the risk of injuries. These facilities must ensure that they hire qualified staff to oversee the welfare of the senior residents. In cases of negligence by unqualified staff, a nursing home may also be legally responsible for injuries that result.
Additionally, nursing homes are responsible for training staff on matters related to patient welfare. Therefore, nursing homes may also be legally liable in cases of broken bones caused by poorly-trained staff. At a personal level, however, caregivers take the responsibility of providing care based on their Hippocratic oath. If broken bones occur due to negligence at a personal level, such individuals may be legally responsible.