Elder Abuse is a Crime According to the Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota’s Vulnerable Adults Act was originally adopted in 1980; it was substantially revised in 1995 and 2009 and continues to be updated as needed. The law covers several key points: who is considered a vulnerable adult; how maltreatment is defined; who is required to […]

The resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation as defined in this subpart.

The resident has the right to voice grievances to the facility or other agency or entity that hears grievances without discrimination or reprisal and without fear of discrimination or reprisal

Pursuant to 42 CFR 483.10 (8)(iii)(d)(2)Free Choice to Determine Care and Treatment “The resident has the right to— “Free Choice” (2) be fully informed in advance about care and treatment and of any changes in that care or treatment that may affect the resident’s well-being. — Nursing home residents have the right to be fully […]

Notification of Changes in Condition, Nursing Home Must Notify One of the main reasons a person lives in a nursing home, assisted living or other elder care facility is that when there is a changes in the resident’s condition.  Time is of the essence in these situations.  The nursing home has a duty of notification […]