Defining Nursing Home Abandonment So it Can Be Prevented

In terms of nursing home abuse, abandonment is when a caretaker or nursing home staff member abandons the care and oversight of a resident or group of nursing home residents when a person would otherwise continue to care for the residents.  One good example of nursing home abandonment would be if a natural disaster occurred and a staff member or group of staff members abandoned the residents in favor of personal safety.  When nursing home residents experience abandonment, their needs are not met and serious consequences can occur.  During abandonment, the following needs are not met:

•  Hygiene needs (showering, bathing, using the toilet)

•  Medication administration

•  Medical monitoring and examination

•  Social needs

When these needs are not met, the quality of each resident’s life suffers and the nursing home turns from a safe haven to a nightmare.  If you think this has happened to your loved one, get in touch with a San Bernardino nursing home abuse lawyer to find out what your options are for taking action.