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When nursing home abuse or neglect occurs in Illinois, reporting it to proper authorities as soon as possible can protect against further injuries, and in some cases save the life of a loved one. Various agencies in Illinois handle reports of abuse and neglect in long term care facilities.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services offers a website, Nursing Home Compare, that enables consumers to view inspection reports on safety violations for abuse and neglect in certified nursing homes.
In skilled nursing home facilities, approximately one-third of residents experience injuries and illnesses from substandard medical care, delayed treatments, and inadequate monitoring and supervision.
Plaintiffs must have legal standing to file a lawsuit in Illinois nursing home abuse cases. To sue for elder abuse or neglect, the plaintiff must be the victim, the legal guardian of the person who was abused, or the authorized representative of the estate of a loved one who was abused prior to passing away.
You’ve made the decision to place your loved one in a nursing home. You want to stay involved in their day-to-day care both in knowing what their care will consist of and also to make certain requests. How do you go about doing that? Initially, you will want to focus and participate in the creation of the care plan.
Since we last wrote about nursing home rankings published by the organization, Families for Better Care, Illinois has fallen from the 44th spot to the 49th spot making it third worst in the country. The data was published in June, 2019 based upon research conducted in 2017.
A shortage of nurses and understaffing in nursing home facilities are putting residents at risk for increased injuries, neglect, and abuse.
Binding arbitration agreements for nursing home residents are no longer required for the provision of care and treatment. The recent ruling that bans forced arbitration for skilled and long-term facilities will protect the rights of residents.
Many injuries caused by nursing home abuse and neglect are never reported to law enforcement, as required by federal regulations.
Certified nursing homes are required to provide certain standards of care to prevent injuries and promote the highest level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for residents.