Stopping Care Home negligence

An ongoing issue for our society. It is both shocking and detrimental for everyone involved.

Sever cases of neglect or abuse spout up in the media. They shock and stun us to the point of unbelief.

Just hearing about these reports are enough to really effect us, but what must it be like for the victims and their families.

Loved once are placed in care homes because they need specialist care and are vulnerable.

Your loved one maybe disabled or elderly. You expect them to be looked after and safe in nursing homes. You do not expect them to fall victim of negligence.

Preventing Care Home Neglect and Abuse

There are certain regulations that should be in place to keep the residents safe. The care home is responsible for making sure all regulations are met.

The regulations are found at www.cqc.org.uk which is the care quality commission.

The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. Their job is to make sure adequate care is provided to everyone, whether it is in hospitals, care homes, nursing homes etc..

Their website provides down loadable national minimum standards guidelines.

Here are some of the basic standards of care that should be adhered to

Residents should be dispensed the appropriate medication for them

Water and food should always be available

Residence who need help with personal hygiene should have help readily available.

Health and safety should be in place at all times. The vulnerable will need extra precautions.

Assisting aids should be used wherever needed.

Those are just a few of the common sense guidelines that should be met.

If the care home makes sure all the regulations of basic care are met, care home negligence and abuse can be avoided.