According to World Health Organization (WHO), rates of abuse of older people are high in institutions such as nursing homes and long-term care facilities, with 2 in 3 staff reporting that they have committed abuse in the past year.
Caregivers and nursing home staff sole role is to provide appropriate care. Moreover, they are also essential in preventing nursing home abuse and neglect. They are in responsible for providing residents with safety, as well as ensuring that their physical, emotional, and mental needs are met.
To prevent abuse and neglect, caregivers and staff should be properly trained in how to recognize and report signs of abuse and neglect. They should also be aware of the rights and needs of nursing home residents for them to be able to truly understand how to provide appropriate care.
Caregivers and staff should also be encouraged to establish positive relationships with residents and listen to their concerns. By fostering a culture of respect and trust, this can help to prevent abuse and neglect.
Regular monitoring can also help to prevent abuse and neglect by ensuring that caregivers and staff are providing appropriate care and that residents are safe and well.
To guarantee that only qualified and trustworthy individuals are hired as caregivers and staff, proper hiring procedures, pre-employment screening and background checks should be implemented.
Overall, caregivers and staff play a critical role in preventing nursing home abuse and neglect, and it is important that they are properly trained, supported, and held accountable for providing safe and appropriate care for residents.
A personal injury attorney can help you and your loved one suffering from nursing home abuse and neglect fight for justice and guide you along the way to ensure that you and your loved one get what you deserve.
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