The daughter of an older patient is researching viable skilled facilities to have the patient admitted. Institutional abuse information on facilities is difficult to find. What are some reasons for this? Select all that apply.

Question

1. Residents fear retribution.
2. Managers fear adverse publicity.
3. Staff members fear losing their jobs.
4. Billing department members fear not getting paid for services.
5. Family members fear needing to find a new agency for the patient.

Answer 1

1. Residents fear retribution.
2. Managers fear adverse publicity.
3. Staff members fear losing their jobs.
5. Family members fear needing to find a new agency for the patient.

Explanation: 1. A federal report revealed large delays in the reporting of incidents of elder mistreatment in nursing homes. One reason for this delay is that residents may fear retribution if they report the abuse.
2. A federal report revealed large delays in the reporting of incidents of elder mistreatment in nursing homes. One reason for this delay is that the managers of the facilities may fear adverse publicity about the abuse.
3. A federal report revealed large delays in the reporting of incidents of elder mistreatment in nursing homes. One reason for this delay is that staff members may fear losing their jobs if they report abuse of residents.
4. A federal report revealed large delays in the reporting of incidents of elder mistreatment in nursing homes. Billing or payment issues are not reasons why incidents of elder abuse in nursing homes are not being reported.
5. A federal report revealed large delays in the reporting of incidents of elder mistreatment in nursing homes. One reason for this delay is that families may fear needing to find a new agency for the patient