For family members and residents - 3-601 - Nursing homes are accoutnable for abuse and neglect
Sec. 3-601
Under our law the owner of a nursing home is responsible and accountable in a court of law if you or your loved one is abused or neglected in a nursing home. Abuse and neglect often times results when a nursing home is understaffed. Abuse includes intentional misconduct like verbal, physical or sexual abuse. Neglect includes carelessness that causes injury, death or decline in physical or mental conditions.
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