Any one hear of patients being offered "services" in a hospital, or hospital style center, nursing home or?

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other similar facilities?
   
By services, they were not asking if a patient was satisfied with meals, general care and such, they wanted to know if the patients wanted ( a sex partner during their stay ), And if they complained to anyone about being approached in such a manor; they were threatened in various ways for the complaint. Going as far as telling the patient it wouldn't bode well for them during or with the next visit, and or  family members if the issue was pressed.  I know this seems to happen among the elderly. As I know of one person who confided this to me and they told me that the other person in their room told them they were offered this  (  sex for a price deal  ) and knew of some other people who were offered the same thing for various prices. These I gather were on  their medical bills; most likely under the heading of  (  miscellaneous or,  other expenses ).

Is there anyone out on the web who has had the same problem? Is there a place that would or is willing to investigate this sort of thing? Or is there someone who goes around under cover to check on this sort of thing?

 Would appreciate any advice on this. I'd say it is a form of abuse to the patient in general, not to mention of their concern of threats made toward their family members.  Years back there was someone who went around checking out this very thing, but I don't remember the persons name , state or agency ( if they had one or not ).

Please serious answers any stupid remarks will be dismissed as a show of the ignorance or the guilt of the people sending stupid remarks.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Never heard of such things, that is pathetic.

June smiles · Answer

To the answerer above. I worked as an RN supplemental staffing for many nursing facilities in Las Vegas. I observed all from the worst to the best.  That simply does not happen!

No facility receiving payment from Medicare or medicaid would have such a "program"!  Perhaps a strictly "private pay" facility exists somewhere but as a logical knowledgeable professional, I am sure this happens no where!

Diane M · Answer

If its being billed its Medicare fraud. If they want to private pay, that's up to the resident. Forcing any "services" on anyone is against the law and you need to contact the long term care ombudsman office. If residents want to have fun for free amongst themselves, they have the right to do so.

Jake No Chat · Answer

Most states have laws that prohibit that, but Nevada and New Jersey do allow that.  It is the "happy ending" provision, and while it does cost a few extra dollars, many seniors look forward to it.

? · Answer

Good grief, Never heard of this and I hope it is against the law in all 50 states.  Poppy

wasacon · Answer

Are you in the US?  IMMEDIATLY RIGHT THIS MINUTE call your state Department of Health.

This must be investigated and innocent elderly protected where need be.

Why arent you calling yet? PLEASE do this.

Anonymous · Answer

I think this is a great service being offered. (AM I ignorant or guilty?)

Anonymous · Answer

Doesn't happen.  Your last sentence says a lot.

KathyC · Answer

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Any one hear of patients being offered "services" in a hospital, or hospital style center, nursing home or?

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