Nursing Home Abuse in Arizona

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Martin Solomon

Arizona is one of the few states in the country that has a unique statutory definition of “abuse” of nursing home patients.

“Abuse” means:

1. Intentional infliction of physical harm.
2. Injury caused by negligent acts or omissions.
3. Sexual abuse or sexual assault.

This definition is broader than the common definition of abuse and therefore includes what would ordinarily be classified as simple negligence. This expanded definition is helpful in asserting claims for poor care given to Arizona nursing home patients.

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