Nobody wants to face the possibility that their loved one is being abused. The truth is, if you ignore the situation then there are increased chances that your loved one could suffer severe or fatal injuries. If you find evidence of abuse then you need to report the care facility that your loved one is a resident of; here is how to go about it.

Documentation

You need to have documentation of what is going on. As soon as you begin to suspect something then you need document the dates that the incident occurred and the details of the incident. The more documentation you have the easier the investigation will go.

Find and Fill Out Your State Investigation Form

You will need to find the local agency that is responsible for monitoring care facilities in your state. Each state has an agency that is responsible for this. Medicare has an excellent resource that will assist you looking up this information. Once you find the incident forms fill them out in as much detail as you can and submit it as soon as possible.

Don’t Wait for a Second Incident

As soon as you have your forms fill out, send them in to the responsible agency. Remember to follow up once you have reported the incident to make sure progress is being made on your case.

If you need legal assistance with an elder abuse case, contact the legal experts at Stano Law Group.