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Abuse and Neglect in Long-Term Care Facilities: Civil Justice System Response
 As our population ages, the civil justice system will be called on more frequently to represent and protect our elderly citizens. Lawyers who serve as advisors, guardians ad litem, estate planners, and litigators, will be asked to protect the civil rights of victims of abuse and neglect. To better serve your elderly clients, read what state and federal laws regulate long-term care facilities, the warning signs of abuse and neglect, and the potential legal claims and remedies available to victims and their families. More
Abuse and Neglect in Long-Term Care Facilities: The regulatory agency's responsibility
 Wisconsin's Department of Health and Family Services has various tools to ensure that entities and individuals provide appropriate care to vulnerable individuals. Through its regulatory approval, inspection, and investigations, the department oversees the operation of health care entities and service providers, investigates allegations of individual caregiver misconduct, and provides technical support and coordinates its efforts with other county and local agencies that protect and advocate for the disabled elderly in Wisconsin. More
Barriers to Effectively Prosecuting Crime in Long-term Care Facilities
 Although Wisconsin law shows a robust legislative resolve to combat the abuse of elderly patients and residents in long-term care facilities, the reality is that there are many barriers to eliminating abuse and prosecuting the abusers. Police, prosecutors, and policy makers all need to understand the nature of elder abuse in order to protect a growing population of vulnerable individuals. More
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