Violence in the Nursing Homes: Understandings, Management, Documentation and Impact of Resident to Resident Aggression

Abstract

There has been a growing recognition of resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) in long term care facilities. This article reviews these concerns for this and looks at the events themselves. It explores the reasons for its current attention, delineates the types of RRA and examines dynamics of both the resident aggressor and the resident victim. It discusses ways to prevent RRA and interventions during these incidents. It outlines ways to review the RRA event after it has occurred. It highlights required documentation and evaluates the impact of such aggression on the quality of life for all nursing facility residents and staff.