No Bull, Just Results
Credible reports of neglect made through the Florida Abuse Hotline get passed on to an abuse investigator to substantiate the claims. Investigators must go through multiple stages and procedures when performing the protective investigation. This ensures the efficacy...
The Florida Abuse Hotline receives and screens reports of neglect, abuse, and exploitation of either children or vulnerable adults. This system provides a valuable way to protect Florida's aging population while keeping track of the reports in a centralized location....
Finding a nursing home for a loved one is not easy from a financial and emotional perspective. On top of that, you may also worry about nursing home abuse and neglect. An estimated 5 million elders are abused each year. It is important for family members of nursing home residents to recognize signs of nursing home abuse and neglect to…
A disturbing report details disturbing information about coronavirus-related deaths in nursing homes in Polk County. While Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state health officials declined to release the names of nursing homes with COVID-19 patients, The Ledger obtained a document from Florida Medical Examiners Commission revealing information on 59 confirmed deaths attributed to nursing home residents throughout the state.…
As the U.S. continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed over 10,000 in the nation, nursing homes and hospitals were urged to follow guidelines issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the CDC, the elderly are at the greatest risk of severe illness…
Can residents’ coronavirus (COVID-19) infections caused by nursing home negligence lead to lawsuits? As President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak, citizens across the nation are worried about the spread of the deadly virus. As of March 14, at least 50 people died from the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S., while the worldwide…
The U.S. Department of Justice is launching a task force to target abuse and neglect in nursing homes, as statistics show about 5 million elders are abused each year. According to Law360, the DOJ task force will focus on “grossly substandard care” in nursing homes across the nation. The National Nursing Home Initiative (NNHI), the new DOJ task force, will…
How to report nursing home neglect? Before we discuss the how, let’s talk about what is considered nursing home neglect in Florida. In Florida the Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the agency primarily responsible for investigating any complaints of nursing home neglect of a vulnerable adult. According to Florida statutes, and as enforced by the agency, these are…