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Nursing Home Abuse And Signs and symptoms of Neglect

by AlewojandrinmiaFeinstsiein@hotmail.com on Nov 24, 2011

Physical Abuse at South Carolina Nursing HomesUnder South Carolina law, physical abuse includes: slapping, hitting, kicking, biting, choking, pinching, burning, dragging a nursing home patient or even confining a patient to control his or her actions.A staff member does not have to inflict abuse to be held accountable for the physical abuse. An individual may be held responsible if he or she lets it happen without doing anything to stop or prevent the abuse.Signs of Elder Abuse and Neglect:Nursing-Home residents suffering from the physical harm of their caregivers commonly exhibit:-bruises, welts, burn injuries-unexplained bone injuries as well as other physical injuries-repeated accidents-personal injuries left untreated In addition, the patient may:-refer to their caregiver’s temper or anger-be anxious or silent around their caregiver-run away from the facility or attempts to run away from the facility-have marks or scarring resulting from restraints that have been placed on...Read More >>



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Physical Abuse at South Carolina Assisted Living FacilitiesUnder South Carolina law, physical abuse may consist of: slapping, striking, kicking, biting, choking, grabbing, burning, dragging a nursing home patient or confining a patient to control his or her actions.A staff member doesn't need to inflict abuse to be held responsible for the physical abuse. An individual may be held responsible if he or she permits it happen without doing anything to stop or prevent the abuse.Warning signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect:Nursing-Home patients suffering from the physical abuse of their...

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