The octogenarian fell to his death in a nursing home, and his family claimed 380,000 yuan, and the court sentenced him
Recently, the tragedy of an octogenarian who fell to his death in a nursing home has once again aroused widespread concern from all walks of life. Although this is what happened in Nantong in 2022, people of insight who care for the elderly are still hot. It is reported that the family of the elderly therefore filed a claim lawsuit of 380,000 yuan with the Chongchuan Court, and the court ruled that the nursing home should compensate 220,000 yuan, and the nursing home appealed, and the Nantong Intermediate Court upheld the original judgment. This incident not only brought endless pain to the victims' families, but also sounded the alarm for the elderly care service industry. Nursing homes, which are supposed to be a warm harbor for the elderly, have such a misfortune that makes people reflect deeply on the safety management and service quality of nursing institutions.
In this fast-paced, high-stress society, many young people are too busy with work to take care of their elderly parents around the clock. Nursing homes came into being and became the choice of many families. But with the increasing number of nursing homes, the competition in the industry is also becoming fiercer. In order to pursue commercial benefits, some nursing homes may neglect safety management or even cut necessary care services, which undoubtedly brings potential risks to the lives of the elderly.
The elderly are the precious wealth of society, and they have contributed their lives to the family and society. As they move into old age, their physical functions gradually decline and they need more care and attention. As an important station in their lives, nursing homes should provide them with a safe, comfortable and warm environment. However, the octogenarian crash has exposed serious loopholes in the safety management of some nursing homes.
Life is priceless, and the life of every elderly person deserves the highest respect and protection. Nursing homes can't afford to ignore the most basic security for the sake of profit alone. From the improvement of hardware facilities to the professional training of nursing staff, every link should be strictly controlled to ensure the safety of the elderly.
In addition, nursing homes should also focus on the spiritual needs of the elderly. In their later years, many elderly people need not only life care, but also emotional care. Nursing homes should provide them with a wealth of cultural and recreational activities to help them relieve loneliness and enjoy their old age. Such humanistic care is also an important embodiment of the service quality of nursing homes.
Returning to the octogenarian crash incident, the court's verdict undoubtedly brought some comfort to the victim's family. But more importantly, this incident is a wake-up call for the entire pension service industry. Nursing homes must face up to their own problems, fundamentally strengthen safety management, and improve service quality.
As a member of society, we should also pay more attention to the living conditions of the elderly. When choosing a nursing home, it is important to consider not only the price factor, but also the quality of its services and the level of safety management. At the same time, the government and all sectors of society should also strengthen the supervision and support of nursing homes, and jointly create a safe and comfortable environment for the elderly.
A nursing home is not a simple commercial institution, it carries the responsibility and mission of society. Every nursing home should be operated with feelings, love, responsibility and mission, and truly become a life station for the elderly, so that they can enjoy the respect and care they deserve in their old age.