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The Florida legislature enacted legislation (Florida Statutes, Chapter 400) that specifically provides for the development, establishment and enforcement of basic standards for the health, care, and treatment of persons in nursing homes and related health care facilities.

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Florida law requires persons in nursing receive the necessary care and services.

That will enable them to reach and maintain their highest practicable level of physical, mental and social well-being. In addition, civil rights law mandates equal access in all nursing homes regardless of race, color or national origin. If you have a concern about mistreatment, malpractice or abuse in a nursing home or adult congregate living facility (ACLF) that you feel amounts to criminal abuse of the elderly, you can contact Florida Department of Children and Families (1-800-96-ABUSE — 1-800-962-2873), Agency for Health Care Administration (561-840-0156) the State Long Term Care Ombudsman Council (561-837-5038) or even the local police. The Agency for Health Care Administration also investigates regulatory complaints against nursing homes. All complaints are kept strictly confidential. It’s the law. However, none of these agencies can obtain a monetary award for a resident who has suffered neglect or abuse. Many times a lawsuit must be filed to protect the resident’s rights and to obtain compensation for the physical or mental pain and suffering, personal injury, and/or wrongful death.

Types of nursing home abuse:

Falls and fractures
Physical or chemical restraints
Malnutrition or dehydration
Improper, wrong or over medication
Bed sores
Lack of supervision
Physical abuse or unexplained injury
Weight gain or loss
Theft of money and personal property
Unexpected or wrongful death
Unsanitary conditions
Untrained or insufficient staff
Over-sedation or Abandonment
Substandard medical care
Poor personal hygiene
Defective equipment
Sexual assault

Our nursing home abuse attorneys can assist you in case of elderly neglect or abuse at a nursing home. As a family member, you can, in a free consultation, share with us your concerns regarding physical abuse or nursing home neglect at nursing facilities.

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