Protecting against Elder-Abuse when Nursing Care NJ is Required

Anytime a family is in need of nursing care NJ for a loved one, a major concern is always related to elder-abuse. It seems like elder-abuse is reported quite often in the news today. There are, however, ways to help prevent against elder-abuse and ensure that a family’s loved one remains safe, regardless of their location.

Researching Nursing Care NJ

When researching different nursing care NJ options, it is always important to look up a facility’s record. This should include how long the facility has been in existence, if there are any complaints or violations and the staff/resident radio of each nursing care NJ facility. This information is readily available through the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. This is the one of the agencies involved with licensing nursing care NJ facilities and handling facility complaints.

It is important to note that some inspection deficiencies are more severe than others. Therefore, looking at the inspection reports, private complains and inspection deficiencies with a critical eye will help provide the researcher with important information. For example, when researching any complains of elder abuse, the researcher should look for “Dignity and Respect of Individuality” complaints (Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services; Code of Federal Regulations - Title 42; CFR 483.15 - Quality of life). Any complains under this section of the Code of Federal Regulations that may be related to potential elder abuse. When visiting or contacting any state or federal agencies, a loved one should inquire about complaints under Title 42.

Living in a Nursing Care NJ Facility

If a loved one is living in a nursing care NJ facility and the family may suspect elder-abuse, it is a good idea to make regular, unscheduled visits at different times to see how each shift handles care of a loved one and the overall state of the nursing care NJ facility. The visiting family member should take notes of anything they observe, and if possible, take photos. If anything questionable is noted, it should be brought to the administration’s attention immediately. If the issue is not rectified in a reasonable amount of time and to the loved one’s satisfaction, they should contact the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services for further investigation.

Ultimately, every family wants their loved one to receive the best, and most dignified, care possible. By the family completing due diligence and making regular visits to their loved one, chances of elder-abuse are greatly diminished.