In Florida (a state with a high elderly population), we have statutes in place to protect the elderly and individuals residing in nursing homes. However, due to a lack of proper resources and trustworthy staff, these statutes are disregarded. Nursing home negligence claims can include:

 

• Failure to train staff members.

•  Negligent hiring of unqualified individuals.

•  Failure to properly monitor staff, impose policies and rules against abuse, or appropriately discipline staff members for violating policies.

•  Failure to institute adequate security for residents

•  Failure to provide appropriate food, water, shelter, or medication for residents.

•  Allowing dangerous conditions or hazards to exist in the nursing home, resulting in injuries such as slips and falls.

•  Not providing adequate medical care.