Worker Allegedly Sprayed Nursing Home Patient With Bleach at Cherry Hill Facility
CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY (December 20, 2024) – A nursing home resident at a Cherry Hill facility was allegedly attacked by a worker, according to various reports.
Cherry Hill officials are saying that one worker has been charged in the incident. The victim sustained serious bodily injuries from the bleach.
There are also reports that the victim was injured by being aggressively undressed and having her hair pulled. A full investigation into all of the allegations remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Cherry Hill Nursing Home Abuse
Abuse at long-term care facilities is unfortunately far too common. According to the World Health Organization, “Abuse of older people is an important public health problem. A 2017 review of 52 studies in 28 countries from diverse regions estimated that over the past year 1 in 6 people (15.7%) aged 60 years and older were subjected to some form of abuse.” Nursing homes should take a number of measures in order to prevent abuse.
- Nursing homes should ensure that all employees undergo a thorough background check.
- Nursing homes should closely monitor all patients.
- Nursing homes should understand the factors that contribute to victimization and predation.
Nursing homes have a legal obligation to protect all residents and guests from reasonably foreseeable sources of harm. This includes protecting them from violence at the hands of workers. When a nursing home has actual or constructive notice that a worker poses a risk to residents, they must take action. It is important that certain steps are taken after any instance of abuse in a nursing home setting.
- A police report should be created.
- Medical records related to the abuse should be preserved.
- The history of incidents involving the worker should be reviewed.
- An experienced nursing home abuse attorney should be contacted.
It can be hard to know where to begin after any instance of nursing home abuse. Abuse in this setting is a deep betrayal of trust. It is common for victims of nursing home abuse to sustain lasting and serious injuries. Any person that is injured in a nursing home setting may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A nursing home abuse attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New Jersey Nursing Home Abuse
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the woman injured in this Cherry Hill nursing home attack and her family. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. It is our sincere hope that measures are taken to prevent other instances of misconduct at the nursing home involved.
Have you or someone that you care about been harmed at a Cherry Hill nursing home? You may have legal recourse. Our team of nursing home abuse attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that abuse victims are aware of their rights and that nursing homes are held to account for their misconduct. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
