What if Your Loved One’s Right Are Abused in Tennessee Nursing Homes?
Because of the 1987 federal Nursing Home Reform Law, every Tennessee nursing home resident has legally protected rights that are designed to protect him or her from abuse. Unfortunately, these rights are not always upheld and the result can be devastating to both the residents and their families.
So, what do you do if your loved one’s rights are being denied in a Tennessee nursing home? Here are some suggestions from a nursing home abuse lawyer in Memphis:
- First, know what your loved one’s rights are. Be informed and help him or her to understand exactly what federal protections are in place. Look at our library article on nursing home rights to read more about the federal laws.
- Listen to any complaints and be prepared to act on them. While some complaints are minor, such as not enjoying last night’s dinner, others are red flags. If your loved one complains of anything that endangers his or her happiness, safety or privacy, listen and investigate.
- Be sure you have the information you need to react. The Tennessee State Ombudsman provides assistance and protection to all nursing home residents and their families. To get in touch with ours, call toll-free at 877-236-0013. You can also contact your county ombudsman for region 9, Shelby County, at 901-527-0208, ext. 215, or visit their website at www.mifa.org.
- Finally, if you suspect abuse of your loved one in a Tennessee nursing home, get in touch with an attorney who understands resident rights and the law.
If you have any suspicion that your loved one’s rights are being denied and abuse is occurring, call Bailey & Greer in Memphis today toll-free at 901-680-9777. Or, simply fill out the confidential form on this page and we will contact you.
Since graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence. Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court. Among other victories in the courtroom, Thomas obtained several impressive jury verdicts and settlements
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