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.

You reside your loved ones in care homes because they are vulnerable and need more specialist care then you can personally provide.

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.

These regulations can be found at the care quality commission website www.cqc.org.uk.

Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. Their aim is to make sure proper care is given to everyone, regardless if they are in hospital, nursing homes, their own homes or elsewhere.

On their website you can download pdf documents outlining the national minimum standards for care.

Below are some of the basics regulations that should be in place

Residents should be dispensed the appropriate medication for them

Sufficient food and water should always be available

Residence should have the opportunity to get help with personal hygiene

Health and safety should be applied at all times. The vulnerable should be assisted and extra measures are expected to be in place.

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 implements all the guidelines then care home negligence will be avoided.