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More than 90 percent of nursing homes were cited for federal health and safety violations in 2007, according to a recent report released by the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services.
It was found that for-profit nursing homes were more likely to have violations than other types of homes. About 17 percent of the nursing homes had violations that caused “actual harm or immediate jeopardy” to residents.
Authorities found problems ranging from medication mix-ups, poor nutrition and bedsores to abuse and neglect. In fact, about one-fifth of the complaints inspectors received related to abuse or neglect concerns.
Check out our Elder Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect and the Law section for more information on this matter.
