Nursing Home and Long Term Care Abuse & Neglect
Wednesday, March 7th 2007
Audio Feature
Illinois most recognized expert and former Ombudsman, Margaret Neiderer joins attorney, Michael Carter: Abuse & Neglect within Long-Term Care.
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This important online radio program, available 24/7, is sponsored by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates in partnership with Citizen Action/Illinois, the states largest public interest organization.
A random sampling of surveys (inspections) reviewed by The Patient's Voice on licensed, long-term care facilities in the state of Illinois during 2004 revealed that 50% of the facilities received citations equal to or more than the previous two years.
In most cases, the areas cited directly affected quality of care: unnecessary injuries, poor/inadequate wound care leading to infection, and unsafe food preparation. However, some violations are far more serious, placing residents in immenent danger.
Each year, thousands of our most frail and needy are placed in harms way by a system of care that fosters neglect and abuse. Only through a collective and aggressive voice by all citizens of Illinois can our aging receive the care and respect they deserve.
There are things you can do to help ensure the safety of your loved ones
Join special guests, Margaret Niederer, Director of Special Projects, Illinois Retired Teachers Association, and the ICARE Ombudsman Program and Michael Carter, Attorney at Law, Horwitz, Horwitz and Associates, LTD; Senior Neglect Specialist.
Find out:
- How to spot the potential for abuse
- How to search for a facility of quality care; what to ask and how to get the answers you need beforehand
- Your rights under the laws of Illinois
- Where to turn if you suspect abuse or neglect of your loved one.
Special Guest Host: Rosemary Roberts, The Patient's Voice Online Radio
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