The operator of a nursing facility appealed an order by the…

The operator of a nursing facility appealed an order by the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) revoking his license because of resident abuse in Nepa v. Commonwealth Department of Public Welfare. Three former employees testified that the nursing facility operator had abused residents in the following incidents: He unbuckled the belt of one of the residents, causing his pants to drop, and then grabbed a second resident, forcing them to kiss. The Petitioner’s excuse for this behavior was to shame the resident because of his masturbating in public. On appeal of the revocation of license the court determined __________.

A difficult and abusive 80-year-old resident of a veteran’s…

A difficult and abusive 80-year-old resident of a veteran’s home in Beasley v. State Personnel Board slapped the face of an aide who was assisting him. The resident, referring to his inability to have sex, said that he might as well have it cut off. The aide, Beasley, stated that she said to the resident if he did not behave, then she might accommodate him. During an appeal, the appeals court decided in this case that __________.