“Abuse
and neglect have no place in the nursing home setting or in any health care
setting. While even one report of abuse or neglect is one too many, the
facts show that such instances are rare and the overwhelming majority of
nursing home staff provide high-quality resident care.
“In
the last seven years, both the quality of care and methods used in our nursing
homes have improved dramatically. We will continue to work with
stakeholders to identify reforms that will further improve the lives of
America’s elderly, including policies that help facilities retain more
high-quality staff, bring more transparency to abuse and neglect reporting, and
provide consumers additional information to help them make informed decisions.”
