"Pledge to end nursing home abuse"
June 26 , 2003
“Older Americans should not have to wait a day longer to be better protected from physical, sexual, and psychological abuse- or simply the sheer neglect and financial exploitation many are liable to suffer at home or in institutions.”
-Rep. John M. McHugh
Rep. John M. McHugh is trying to find a solution in the House in the ways the government monitors and responds to nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect. To achieve this, the Elder Justice Act would create Offices of Elder Justice at the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice. A national data repository would also monitor cases of nursing home abuse, nursing home neglect and exploitation, and set up shelters and support programs for at-risk seniors.
Every year in the U.S., 500,000- 5 million senior citizens will endure some form of abuse. In nursing homes, staff is not properly trained to distinguish bruises caused by a fall or caused by nursing home abuse. Underreporting has allowed instances of nursing home abuse continue for years and lawmakers are just now dealing with the nationwide problem.
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