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Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Certified Nursing Assistant accused of sexually assaulting an 85-year-old man.
The 35-year-old is charged with one count of sexual battery.
Deputies say that through June 6 and June 9, the man sexually assaulted the man.
The man was allegedly working as a CNA at a senior living home, where the 85-year-old man lived.
The man is currently being held at Orient Road Jail.
Sexual assault in a nursing home or assisted living facility does happen. This can be the result of the facility not conducting proper background checks on every potential employee. When the facility fails to provide proper screening on any employee with a sexual abuse history, they can be held liable for any sexual abuse and/or negligence.
The facility can also be held liable for the sexual abuse because of improper employee supervision. This is often the result of poor training or understaffing. The nursing facility is required to properly train and supervise all employees on the best methods of spotting sexual abuse. When this does not happen, the facility can be held responsible for failing to take proper security measures to protect residents.
Our Tampa Bay Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers at Whittel & Melton can help when horrific acts like sexual abuse occur at a nursing home. While we cannot undo the physical and emotional damage, we can work to recover compensation and hold those responsible accountable for their inappropriate actions. Call us today at 727-823-0000 or contact us online for a free consultation.