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The demographics of the United States have changed dramatically in recent decades. More and more people are finding themselves caring for young children and elderly relatives at the same time. In addition, people are living longer, meaning that they may need long-term medical assistance that their younger relatives are unable to provide.
The end result is that more people than ever are staying in residential care facilities, primarily nursing homes. While there, they naturally deserve the best treatment available, along with sanitary living conditions and basic respect. Sadly, there are many nursing home residents in our country who are not having these basic needs met.
St. Petersburg nursing home malpractice attorneys are dedicated to protecting the rights of senior citizens in long term care. Call our offices at 1-800-931-8106 to learn how we can help families recover from inexcusable conditions like:
Federal law clearly states that nursing home residents are entitled to certain rights. When these rights are violated, nursing home staff and sometimes management can be held accountable. These important rights include:
- A reasonable quality of life while in the home
- Free choice of physicians and treatments, if patient is mentally competent (if not, this right extends to the patient’s healthcare proxy)
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Reasonable accommodation of disability
- A chance to air complaints without fear of retribution
If you suspect your loved one’s rights are being violated by nursing home staff, you need to contact the police or Florida’s Adult Protective Services (1-800-962-2873). If they determine that malpractice has occurred, a St. Petersburg nursing home malpractice attorney can help you decide what to do next.
Abusive nursing homes must be held accountable in a court of law. Contact St. Petersburg nursing home malpractice lawyers Beltz & Ruth, P.A. to learn more about your rights. Call us at 1-800-931-8106 today.