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• The Serious Problem Of Understaffing In New York Nursing Homes
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• Consequences of New York Nursing Home Bed Injuries

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Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Especially Dangerous For New York Seniors
• Understaffing Is a Problem In Many New York Nursing Homes
• Nursing Home Inspections are Crucial in New York Injury Cases
• Residents Who Wander Off at New York Nursing Homes
• Broken Hips in New York Nursing Homes Can be Deadly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there a minimum ratio of staff to residents in New York nursing homes?

A: No.  There currently is no minimum nursing home staffing ratio requirement, which is frightening, as it can lead to understaffing and ultimately nursing home abuse.  According to the New York Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman, “in New York State the requirement is that staffing must be adequate to meet the needs of residents.” 

When a nursing home is understaffed, the residents can become neglected.  As a result, they may suffer from nursing home neglect injuries, such as bed sores, medication mix-ups, overdoses, malnutrition, dehydration and other ailments.  Understaffing can also cause the staff to become stressed and overwhelmed, making them short tempered and possibly abusive to the residents.

If you suspect that your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, you should contact a New York nursing home abuse lawyer at Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine at 800.734.9445.

To learn the signs of nursing home abuse, read our blog, Warning Signs That Indicate Nursing Home Abuse in New York.

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