Many different factors can contribute to nursing home abuse, often related to understaffing and insufficient operation. Some of the most common causes of nursing home neglect include the following.
Understaffing: A lack of adequate staff members can lead to less nursing home residents receiving the care they need. The remaining staff cannot provide a high level of care that all residents need.
Staff burnout: Many nursing home staff members have to work long hours and are unable to process their stress in a healthy way. This may lead to mental and physical abuse of residents.
Lack of supervision: If a supervisor is not available to oversee the operation of the nursing home, many residents can go without care for several days.
Greed: Financial elder abuse is common among victims of nursing home neglect. Staff members may try to scam a resident out of his or her life savings or steal his or her belongings.
While these factors may contribute to this neglect, they do not excuse horrendous acts of abuse. If you or your loved one falls victim to an abusive nursing home, contact the attorneys at Jordan Law as soon as possible.