Title: Understaffing in Nursing Homes Leads to Low Standard of Care
Headings: Nursing Home Understaffing Leads to Poor Quality Care and Elder Abuse
Nursing Home Understaffing Leads to Poor Quality Care and Elder Abuse
Why Resident-to-Staff Ratio Is Important
According to Federal data, most nursing homes have fewer staff than they report.
When there is understaffing in nursing homes, essential tasks are neglected, such as:
Hiring Unqualified Staff Puts Residents at Risk
Untrained staff have many shortfalls, including:
Increasing Numbers of Qualified Staff to Raise the Standard of Care
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Content: Care staff that are unfamiliar with this behavior may respond by getting short-tempered and act abusively. Increasing Numbers of Qualified Staff to Raise the Standard of Care
Nearly 1.4 million people receive care at skilled nursing facilities in the United States. These are people’s parents, grandparents, siblings and loved ones—it’s heartbreaking to think they may be facing abuse or neglect from their caregivers. Fortunately, advocates are increasing awareness about the standard of care related to understaffing in nursing homes. Some states are passing legislation on staffing standards that will ensure nursing home residents receive the best care possible. Illinois, for example, is implementing minimum staffing requirements and financial penalties for facilities with inadequate staffing. These facilities need to be held accountable for putting profits over the safety and well-being of the elderly residents in their care. If someone you love was a victim of nursing home abuse due to staff shortages or unqualified staff, it’s time to demand justice. Contact Nursing Home Abuse Justice to learn about your legal options. Author: