Comprehensive information on nursing home abuse and neglect for nursing home residents and their loved ones.
Comprehensive information on nursing home abuse and neglect for nursing home residents and their loved ones.
Medicare has lowered the star ratings of 1,400 nursing homes due to staffing concerns, according to recent reports. Federal records released in July 2018 showed that the 1,400 nursing homes had failed to provide certain data, or had inadequate staffing …
A warning sent from the Texas Healthcare Association (THA) has many asking – “Is nursing home turnover in North Texas putting seniors at risk?” The high rate of turnover is being called a “staffing crisis” by the THA, and is …
Obesity is a serious concern for Americans, with 46 states reporting 25 percent of their population as obese in 2017. Now, researchers and advocates are focusing more specifically on whether obesity in American nursing homes is on the rise as …
Good hand washing practices may seem like an inconsequential part of everyday life, but can better hand hygiene prevent nursing home deaths? New research suggests that yes, better hand hygiene practices could potentially save lives and reduce the number of …
In response to the disaster caused by Hurricane Irma to state nursing homes, a proposal has been made to implement a “Nursing Home Bill of Rights”. But will Florida lawmakers adopt this Nursing Home Bill of Rights? Currently, there is …
September 2017 was an active one for meteorologists and officials in Florida as Hurricane Irma pounded the state with storms, heavy rain, and massive power outages. Looking back, the Associated Press is asking if Florida Governor Rick Scott was counterproductive …
A recent story published by ProPublica highlights how more states are planning to recycle wasted drugs in nursing homes. In April 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated that as much as 740 tons of drugs are wasted by nursing …
A recent CNN investigation claims that a drug marketed to nursing homes could increase fall risk. The drug, Nuedexta, is FDA approved to treat pseudobulbar affect (PBA), which causes sudden fits of crying or laughing. PBA is most commonly associated …
Across the United States, 31 senators are taking a stand for nursing home resident rights, and are calling on our President to protect our nation’s elderly population. In recent years, the quality of care and practices in U.S. nursing homes …
Nursing home abuse attorneys get asked all sorts of questions about what is and is not acceptable in nursing homes. Recently, one particular question has been on the minds of many families and lawmakers alike: Is substance abuse in nursing …
