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Originally Posted by Bizdoc
I think that one of the issues is that she is apparently sufficiently demented that she is not capable of filing a complaint. Meanwhile, the skilled nursing facility has a duty to protect her and a legal obligation (in most states) to notify authorities if they suspect that a sexual assault has occurred.
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Vulnerable women and children must be protected. If she suffers from dementia, she is probably not capable of making informed decisions.
Therefore the onus is on the skilled nursing facility to protect her and notify authorities of any improper activity.
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