Massachusetts Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse News in the State of
Massachusetts:
February 17, 2006
" Officials Investigate Nursing Home Abuse"
The St. Joseph Manor nursing home in Brockton is undergoing investigation for the alleged abuse of an elderly resident.
St. Joseph Manor is a nonprofit rehabilitation facility, nursing home, and adult day program. Anne Teri, the chief executive officer for the nursing home, confirmed that the state was investigating the abuse report of a resident by a staff member. The type of abuse that is being alleged, names, details, as well as the length of time that this investigation might take is not being released.
On Wednesday, February 4, 2006, police went to the St. Joseph Manor nursing home to obtain details about the nursing home abuse. The Department of Public Health then stepped in to further the investigation. The staff member suspected of nursing home abuse has been placed on leave of absence from the nursing home until the conclusion of the investigation.
Details about the investigation were not released, however, the nursing home in question did have a prepared statement to assure people that the safety of the their residents was “of utmost importance to us and that we are taking and will continue to take every step necessary to ensure a safe and secure environment for our residents.”
Nonetheless, the Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to investigate this report of nursing home abuse.
On a recent “Nursing Home Report Card” from the DPH website, St. Joseph Manor met 116 out of 132 key requirements by the state. Overall, the state average is 123 while the St. Joseph Manor scored 111. According to the report card, actions were never taken to address the “substandard quality of care” at this nursing home.
The requirements that were not met by the nursing home included service to incontinent residents, attending to weight and protein-intake issues, and ensuring all residents reach the highest level of well-being possible.
The Division of Health Care Quality inspects nursing homes every nine to fifteen months. This agency surveys nursing homes to see if they are complying with federal standards of care. These standards include enough staffing, quality of care, and cleanliness of facilities. If nursing home abuse is found or suspected, the agency has the authority to take corrective action.
The Department of Public Health is also responsible for investigating serious abuse allegations.
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