What are some recognizable signs that abuse or neglect could be occurring?
• Any of the following signs could warrant further investigation: • Unexplained bruises, cuts, burns, sprains, or fractures in various stages of healing • Bedsores or frozen joints • Unexplained venereal disease or genital infections; vaginal or anal bleeding; torn, stained, or bloody underclothing • Sudden changes in behavior • Staff refusing to allow visitors to see resident or delays in allowing visitors to see resident • Staff not allowing resident to be alone with visitor • Resident being kept in an over-medicated state • Loss of resident’s possessions • Sudden large withdrawals from bank accounts or changes in banking practices • Abrupt changes in will or other financial documents Back to Top 3. What are some recognizable signs that nursing home neglect and abuse could be occurring? Any of the following signs could warrant further investigation of nursing home neglect and abuse: • Unexplained bruises, cuts, burns, sprains, or fractures in various stages of healing • Bedsores or f
