2007-01-06 09:47:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
business deals? no. read your employment contract. many of those residents are there due to diminished capacity and are vulnerable adults. the "business deals" made with them are generally scams designed to bilk them out of whatever assets they have.
2007-01-06 12:33:55 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps this varies from state to state, but it's absolutely unethical and illegal in my state. Of course, saying it's illegal is not a complete absolute. It not illegal for a nursing home resident who's completely mentally capable to pay an employee to (for example) mow their yard or arrange to get their car serviced. These exceptions are few and far between, however. It's easy to take advantage of the elderly. They are often desperate for companionship or conversation. They may be competent, but not completely. It's a terrible idea, very likely illegal and certainly unethical.
2007-01-06 18:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it ethical? Probably not.
Is it legal? If the elder has not been declared incompetent in a court of law, probably yes.
The only legal recourse I can see would be if the nursing home has any written restrictions against such acts. You could then come against the employee...and maybe the nursing home...based on breaking their employment contract.
2007-01-06 17:52:04 · answer #3 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need to talk to your supervisor but I am 100% sure that they will say no. It's conflict of interest because 1) you are employed by the company 2) they are elderly and most likely may have someone else who handle their money. Never do anything like that until you talk to your boss or you could be fired.
2007-01-06 17:50:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not do it. There could be a great deal of questions regarding the elders contractual capacity (whether or not they have the capacity to legally enter into a contract).
2007-01-06 17:50:16 · answer #5 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your working at a nursing home and can't get in someone's will, what's the point of working at the nursing home?
I would do it with a clear conscious.
2007-01-06 17:55:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it's not a good idea. the family members may file complaints over you that you took advantage of poor innocent senior citizens
2007-01-06 17:49:25 · answer #7 · answered by curious_One 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heaven forbid
2007-01-06 18:12:25 · answer #8 · answered by G-Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, i will do anything for the good green jello
2007-01-06 17:50:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! WHEN THAT GOES ON, MOSTLY SOMEONE IS BEING TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF.
2007-01-06 17:52:13 · answer #10 · answered by HOTTMOMMIE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋