Angry! Nursing home abuse! Thankfully, the court has decided!
As the population ages, nursing homes are supposed to be a warm and safe haven as an alternative for many families who are unable to care for the elderly themselves. However, a recent case of elderly abuse by nursing home caregivers has greatly reduced people's trust in nursing institutions.
1. Review of events
The case took place in a nursing home in Jiangjin District, Chongqing Municipality. The victim, Zhang Moumou, an elderly man with Alzheimer's disease, was sent to a nursing home by his family because he could not take care of himself. Zhang's family thought that the nursing home would be a place for the elderly to enjoy their old age, but they didn't expect that this place would become a place for the elderly to suffer.
Luo Moumou, the nurse who is responsible for taking care of Zhang, although he has received professional training and holds a third-level vocational skills certificate for elderly care workers, as time goes by, in the face of Zhang's gradual aggravation of his condition and abnormal behavior, Luo Moumou gradually loses patience. From the initial slap and slapping with a rag in the face, to the later pushing down and beating for no reason, Luo Moumou's abuse became more and more serious.
2. Case disclosure
Zhang's family found that the old man's mental state was abnormal, his eyes were bloodshot, and he was walking slowly, so they sent the old man to the hospital for examination. Under the doctor's questioning, although the old man could not express clearly, the intuition of the family told them that the old man may have suffered misfortune in the nursing home. So, they chose to call the police.
After investigation, the police found Luo Moumou's abuse. The Jiangjin District People's Court heard the case and found that Luo's conduct constituted the crime of abusing the person under his care. The court held that Luo Moumou, as a caregiver who took care of the lives of the elderly, had a duty of care, but he violated professional ethics and the requirements of his duties of care, and repeatedly used methods such as pushing and hitting to injure the person being cared for, and the circumstances were heinous.
3. Legal sanctions
Based on the facts of Luo Moumou's crime, the circumstances of the crime, the harmful consequences, and his attitude of admitting guilt and repentance, the Jiangjin District People's Court sentenced him to one year and three months imprisonment in accordance with law. This verdict is not only a punishment for a certain person in Luo, but also a warning to the entire pension industry.
Fourth, social repercussions and reflections
As soon as this case came out, it immediately aroused widespread concern in society. Trust in nursing homes has taken a serious hit, and it has also led to reflections on the regulation of the elderly care industry. How to protect the rights and interests of the elderly, how to ensure the quality of service in nursing homes, and how to solve these problems urgently.
The conclusion of this case also shows us that the law has zero tolerance for abuse. Respecting the elderly is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation and an obligation that every citizen should fulfill. We must resolutely combat elder abuse so that justice can be done.
5. Selection and supervision of nursing homes
When choosing a nursing home, families should be more cautious, not only to inspect the hardware facilities of the nursing home, but also to pay attention to the quality of its services, the professionalism and moral character of the caregivers. At the same time, government departments should also strengthen the supervision of nursing homes to ensure that the rights and interests of the elderly are effectively protected.
6. Write the last words
Although the cases of elder abuse by nursing home nurses are distressing, they also remind us to always pay attention to the living conditions of the elderly, strengthen social supervision, and let every elderly person enjoy their old age in peace. Justice may be late, but it will never be absent. The law will impose the most severe sanctions on those who attempt to harm vulnerable groups.
Here, we also call on the whole society to pay attention to the living conditions of the elderly, strengthen the regulation and management of the elderly care industry, and make the nursing home truly a warm home for the elderly. At the same time, we would also like to thank those caregivers who adhere to professional ethics and truly care for the elderly, their hard work and selfless dedication are an important guarantee for the elderly to enjoy their old age.
Source: Phoenix Weekly