What is the Duty of Care for Staff in Nursing Homes?
November 26, 2020
Nursing homes provide a certain level of care, or duty of care, to their residents. Unfortunately, a patient’s basic needs are not always met. If you have a loved one in an assisted living center, you should be educated on nursing home liability laws and regulations. Your loved one is entitled to proper care and safety, so it is vital that you know what to expect and how to hold their nursing home liable if necessary. What is Duty of Care? According to the Nursing Home Abuse Guide, “duty of care” is when a nursing home accepts responsibility to
