Many different employees can abuse or neglect nursing home patients. First and foremost, the nurses are responsible for ensuring that patients receive the proper medications at the proper times and that they receive the correct medication in the correct dosage. When a medication error occurs, resulting in patient injury or illness, the responsible doctor or nurse can be held accountable.
In addition, nursing assistants are responsible for many of the day-to-day care needs of nursing home residents. When they act unreasonably, such as failing to properly care for a patient or respond to a patient’s health needs, and an injury results, the nursing assistant and the nursing home itself can be liable for negligence.
Other individuals who can be responsible for nursing home abuse or neglect include the following:
- Nursing home maintenance staff
- Kitchen staff, including dietitians
- Physical therapists
- Administrators
The experienced Lawrenceville nursing home negligence attorneys at Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC can assist you with taking the necessary legal action against a negligent nursing home employee, staff member, or the nursing home itself.
