Nursing Home Abuse Reporting

Summary

If you suspect nursing home abuse, report it to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Document the incident and your injuries. Missouri law allows 5 years to file a personal injury lawsuit. Seek medical attention and consult a personal injury attorney for further guidance.

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I am in a st Louis nursing home and had an aid shower me she jerked me around and it feels like my shoulder is dislocated
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. Have you reported this incident to the nursing home management?
I will have to wait to find d.o.n.
What is "d.o.n."? Are you referring to the Director of Nursing?
Yes
What symptoms are you experiencing that make you believe your shoulder is dislocated?
Severe pain in shoulder and neck
Have you sought medical attention for your pain? In Missouri, nursing homes are required to provide adequate medical care to their residents.
Nobody I around to ask
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Missouri, it's important to report any suspected abuse to the Department of Health and Senior Services. Their hotline is *-*-*-*.
I will call them thank you
That's a good step, ****. Also, consider contacting a personal injury attorney. In Missouri, you have 5 years to file a lawsuit for personal injuries.
Thank you
Have you or anyone else documented the incident and your injuries?
Missouri Rule:
- Documenting evidence is crucial in personal injury cases.
St. Louis Circuit Court:
- Location: * N Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO *
- Contact: (*) *-*