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Who is responsible for Iowa nursing home abuse and neglect? The nursing home and its owners are responsible for what happens to their residents under their roof. They have a federal obligation to make sure that all policies and procedures are being followed. Sometimes when abuse or neglect occurs, they’re more interested in how much …

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Both abuse and neglect in an Iowa nursing home are possible. What is the Difference Between Abuse and Neglect in Iowa Nursing Homes? Abuse is an intentional act by someone that hurts your loved one. Any abuse should be reported to the State of Iowa and to the police, if necessary. Neglect in a nursing …

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Iowa nursing home neglect or abuse happens more often than you’d think. If your loved one has been injured or killed because of someone else’s fault, you need to take steps to make those parties accountable for their actions. Here’s why you need to report nursing home neglect and abuse: to stop what’s happening to …

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Picking a nursing home in Iowa for a loved one is a difficult, trying time. It can be hard to find a nursing home that you trust with your loved one. There is a lot of paperwork involved in the decision as well. Arbitration Agreements in Iowa Nursing Homes One piece of paper that is …

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What is a wrongful death claim in an Iowa nursing home case? A wrongful death case in a nursing home context means that someone at the nursing home hurt your loved one, and that caused them to die. How to Bring a Wrongful Death Claim There are 3 prongs to bringing a wrongful death claim: …

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You may be wondering why your Iowa nursing home claim is taking so long to resolve. It may help to understand a bit more about the process of filing a claim. Investigating Your Iowa Nursing Home Claim The first stage of any nursing home claim in Iowa is a thorough investigation, which can take a …

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There are 7 potential signs that your loved one is not being properly watched in their Iowa nursing home care facility: (1) Unanswered or avoided questions by nursing home staff It’s natural to have questions regarding your loved one’s care plan, their medications, or other issues that involve how the nursing home is caring for …

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If you believe your loved one is suffering nursing home abuse in Iowa, you are not powerless. What Is Considered Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Iowa? Abuse and neglect of a resident in an Iowa nursing home or facility can take many forms. There can be: Physical abuse – things like dehydration, bed sores, …

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If you believe your loved one is a victim of serious nursing home abuse or neglect in Iowa, you may think hiring an attorney is the only way to get justice. However, there are pros and cons to hiring a lawyer for a possible Iowa nursing home abuse claim.  Unless your loved one has suffered …

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1. What is the Protocol for Testing Iowa Nursing Home Residents for COVID-19 Symptoms? Nursing homes have always been required to evaluate their residents for any sort of respiratory problem. Obviously, under the circumstances of this pandemic, their responsibilities are higher. They have to test anybody who qualifies under those tests. The standards for how …

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