What can be done about the behavior of a skilled nursing facility?

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What can be done about the behavior of a skilled nursing facility?

My grandmother was admitted to a nursing facility for temporary rehab. We’ve had several issues as well as witnessed other resident mistreatment. My grandmother can’t walk unassisted. Her nurse call bell response time average is 30 minutes to well over an hour. Since there is no intercom connection to the call bell, the staff has no way to know if she needs help to the bathroom, has fallen or needs medical assistance. She is also on narcotic pain medicine, which is scheduled every 4 hours and not on an as needed basis. At times, her meds have been administered up to 3 hours late, after which she receives the next dose as close as an hour after the first, to get her back on

Asked on December 4, 2017 under Malpractice Law, North Carolina

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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

In order to file a lawsuit for negligence against the skilled nursing facility, documentation of medical treatment for an injury would be necessary.
At this point, it would be advisable to contact your state's licensing board and file a complaint against the skilled nursing facility.  It would also be advisable to speak with an elder abuse attorney.  Your County Bar Association can refer you to an elder abuse attorney.


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