Patient Neglect in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities in New York State: The Need for New York to Implement Programs and Procedures to Combat Elder Neglect

Authors

Amanda Bassen, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The article argues that New York State must enhance its legal framework and programs to address the prevalent issue of patient neglect in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. It emphasizes the need for stricter staffing requirements, improved training for caregivers, and more stringent penalties for neglect, drawing on successful models from other states and international efforts to raise awareness and implement effective solutions.

Disciplines

Elder Law | Health Law and Policy | Housing Law | Law | Medical Jurisprudence

Recommended Citation

Amanda Bassen, Patient Neglect in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities in New York State: The Need for New York to Implement Programs and Procedures to Combat Elder Neglect, 8 Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J. 179 (2009).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol8/iss1/6