[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/how-to-report-elder-abuse-in-new-jersey\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/how-to-report-elder-abuse-in-new-jersey\/","headline":"How to Report Elder Abuse in New Jersey","name":"How to Report Elder Abuse in New Jersey","description":"Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is more prevalent than most people think. Many nursing home residents fall victim to neglect and abuse each year \u2013 despite the fact that federal and state laws exist to help protect them from abuse and neglect. One effective way to help stop this terrible pandemic involving our elderly loved ones… Continue reading How to Report Elder Abuse in New Jersey<\/span><\/a>","datePublished":"2021-07-02","dateModified":"2024-07-25","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/author\/dmlawyer\/#Person","name":"Dan T. Matrafajlo","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/author\/dmlawyer\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4cd7921c278b5fce01aa11ff8757760e046d90270e00964f697cbd173dee30a0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4cd7921c278b5fce01aa11ff8757760e046d90270e00964f697cbd173dee30a0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys Law LLC.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/logo.png","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/logo.png","width":366,"height":74}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/bigstock-Care-Worker-Mistreating-Elderl-78528638-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/bigstock-Care-Worker-Mistreating-Elderl-78528638-1.jpg","height":1068,"width":1600},"url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/how-to-report-elder-abuse-in-new-jersey\/","about":["Elder Abuse"],"wordCount":766,"articleBody":"Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is more prevalent than most people think. Many nursing home residents fall victim to neglect and abuse each year \u2013 despite the fact that federal and state laws exist to help protect them from abuse and neglect. One effective way to help stop this terrible pandemic involving our elderly loved ones is to pay attention and report instances of suspected abuse and neglect.If you suspect your elderly loved one or yourself is a victim of elder abuse or neglect, it is imperative to immediately report the abuse and hire an experienced New Jersey elder abuse attorney to protect your rights.Reporting Abuse in New JerseyIn New Jersey, you can report complaints about:Nursing homesAssisted livingMedical daycareComprehensive personal care homesLong-term care facilitiesHospitalsAmbulatory surgical centersHome health agenciesOther ambulatory or long-term care facilitiesIf you believe you or an elderly loved one is in immediate danger, you should immediately call 911. If you have reason to suspect misconduct involving a nursing home concerning or during the COVID-19 outbreak, you can report the complaint by clicking on the following government website: https:\/\/covid19.nj.gov\/forms\/ltc.Reporting Suspected Elder Abuse or NeglectIf you believe that you or an elderly loved one is not immediate danger, you can report your suspicions to various state agencies. It should be noted that state investigations can take some time and you may not be able to control whether the state decides to take meaningful action. As such, you should also consider transferring your loved one to another facility.–\u00a0 File a Complaint Against the Facility:You can also file a complaint against the nursing home, by contacting the State of New Jersey Department of Health. You can:file an online complaint https:\/\/web.doh.state.nj.us\/fc\/search.aspxcall the NJ complaint hotline 1-800-792-9770 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)fax or mail the State\u2019s Consumer Resident\/Patient Complaint Report Form (AAS-60) (https:\/\/healthapps.state.nj.us\/forms\/index.aspx#aas-60 )If you choose to report by fax, you can make the report anonymously or disclose your info. The state asks that you please include the following information:If you choose to mail the completed Consumer Resident\/Patient Complaint Report Form (AAS-60 \u2013 link above), send it to the following address:New Jersey Department of HealthDivision of Health Facility Survey and Field OperationsPO Box 367Trenton, NJ 08625-0367Further information is available through the NJ Dept of Health website: https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/health\/healthcarequality\/patients-families\/file-complaint-how-to\/Medicare also provides a reporting mechanism available through the following link: https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/nursinghomecompare\/Nursing_Home_Complaint_Form.pdf–\u00a0 File a Complaint Against a Medical Staff Member:Nurses: You can file you complaint in any of the following ways to the New Jersey Board of Nursing. By phone (973-504-6457) or By downloading the board\u2019s complaint form (https:\/\/www.njconsumeraffairs.gov\/ComplaintsForms\/New-Jersey-Board-of-Nursing-Complaint-Form.pdf)\u00a0 and mailing it to:New Jersey Board of NursingPO Box 45010Newark, NJ 07101Physicians: You can file a complaint to the Board of Medical Examiners. Your complaint can be made\u00a0By phone (609-826-7100)\u00a0Through the board\u2019s online reporting system:\u00a0 https:\/\/nj.gov\/lps\/ca2\/bme\/complaintform\/complaints.htm\u00a0\u00a0By downloading and mailing the form available through this link (https:\/\/www.njconsumeraffairs.gov\/ComplaintsForms\/State-Board-of-Medical-Examiners-Complaint-Form.pdf) to:Division of Consumer AffairsState Board of Medical ExaminersP.O. Box 183Trenton, NJ 08625–\u00a0 Contact the New Jersey Office Adult Protective Services:The Adult Protective Services Agency (APS) is available to investigate allegations of suspected abuse, neglect and\/or exploitation involving anyone aged 18 or older. Contact is made on a county-by-county basis. Specific contact information can be accessed here: https:\/\/www.state.nj.us\/humanservices\/doas\/home\/adultpsp.htmlFor more information on the New Jersey APS, see its website: https:\/\/www.state.nj.us\/humanservices\/doas\/services\/aps\/You can report abuse by:Phone: 1-877-582-6995;Mail: The Office of the Ombudsman, P.O. Box 852, Trenton, NJ 08625-0852Call a New Jersey Elder Abuse Attorney Today!The legal team at Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys at Law, LLC is dedicated to helping our injured clients reach the best monetary settlement when they are involved in any type of accident.If you suspect a loved one has become the victim of elder abuse, you need an experienced and caring legal advocate on your side. Our experienced New Jersey elder abuse attorneys are available to personally review your case. Call us at 908-355-7100 to schedule a free, complimentary consultation with our legal team today."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"How to Report Elder Abuse in New Jersey","item":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/how-to-report-elder-abuse-in-new-jersey\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]