Nursing homes control practically every aspect of a resident’s life. For both short-term and long-term residents, they provide housing, medical treatment, food, and personal care. This places them in the unique position of responsibility for patients or elderly residents in their care. Nursing-home owners and their administrators also control or should control their employees. They become responsible when an employee commits an abusive or negligent act. Their liability arises based on administrative negligence. Inadequate employee screening before hiring Inadequate or improper training Improper monitoring and follow-up Inadequate staffing to perform necessary duties