If a nursing assistant neglects to feed a resident who has a poor intake, what charge could they face?

The situation described involves a nursing assistant failing to provide necessary care, specifically neglecting to feed a resident who requires assistance with their intake. In this context, the appropriate charge the nursing assistant could face is negligence. Negligence occurs when a caregiver fails to meet the standard of care expected in their role, resulting in harm or potential harm to a patient.

For a nursing assistant, the obligation to ensure that residents receive proper nutrition is a basic part of their responsibilities. Not feeding a resident can lead to serious health issues, especially for individuals with already poor intake. If it can be demonstrated that the nursing assistant's failure to provide adequate care directly resulted in harm, it aligns with the definition of negligence.

While other charges like malpractice involve a more complex breach of duty typically associated with licensed professionals, the straightforward neglect of basic care duties by a nursing assistant fits the criteria for negligence. Battery, on the other hand, relates to unlawful physical contact, which is not relevant in this case, and aiding and abetting generally refers to assisting someone else in committing a wrongful act, which does not apply here.