Nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and skilled nursing facilities are required by law to undergo regular inspections and to correct any problems or deficiencies.
According to a September 2017 Federal Report from the Department of Health and Human Services, Kansas nursing home inspectors failed to obtain evidence of correction of deficiencies in 52% of the surveys performed in 2014. Furthermore, the Report noted that 44% of the nursing homes were not inspected during the federally mandated period.
The lack of oversight and follow-up places residents of nursing homes at greater risk of harm and abuse. If these facilities are afforded a free pass by State and Federal Agencies, then the systemic problems of nursing home abuse will continue to grow at an alarming rate.
The Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers at Potts Law Firm is comprised of highly experienced and skilled attorneys and professionals in this specialty of medical law. If you or a loved-one suspect abuse or neglect, please contact the attorneys at Potts Law Firm for a free legal consultation. For health and safety, as well as piece of mind, contact Potts Law Firm at (888) 902-6245 to find out available options.