Why are neglect and abuse so common in the nursing home setting?
Several factors have been shown to contribute to the abuse or neglect of nursing home residents, including: poorly qualified and inadequately trained staff; staff with a history of violence; inadequate numbers of staff; the isolation of residents; and, the common reluctance of residents to report abuse out of embarrassment or fear.
Several factors have been shown to contribute to the abuse or neglect of nursing home residents, including: poorly qualified and inadequately trained staff; staff with a history of violence; inadequate numbers of staff; the isolation of residents; and, the known reluctance of residents to report abuse out of embarrassment or fear.
Several factors have been shown to contribute to the abuse or neglect of nursing home residents, including: poorly qualified and inadequately trained staff, staff with a history of violence, inadequate staffing, the isolation of residents and the reluctance of residents to report abuse out of embarrassment or fear.
