Oct 27, 2014 | Blog, Elder Abuse, Nursing home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, conducted a four-year study by evaluating post-acute care provided in skilled nursing facilities. An adverse event is an event that resulted in harm (prolonged nursing home stay, transfer to the...
Oct 24, 2014 | Blog, Elder Abuse, Insurance Fraud, Nursing home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
One of the largest nursing home chains, Extendicare Health Services, has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice following an investigation that identified many disturbing instances of substandard care including: falls, fractures, head injuries to...
Oct 22, 2014 | Blog, Consumer Rights, Elder Abuse, Nursing home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
A team of researchers from the University of Maryland and University Red Cross College of Nursing found that high turnover in leadership positions in nursing homes were more than twice as likely to be found to have survey deficiencies. Forty percent of nursing home...
Oct 20, 2014 | Blog, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of 14 – 18 year olds in the United States. Almost 50% of teen drivers involved in crashes died. As parents, we are the biggest influence on our teen’s safety behind the wheel. We need to do more to take time to talk with...
Oct 8, 2014 | Blog, Consumer Rights, Elder Abuse, Law Articles, Nursing home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
Skilled nursing facilities are suitable for residents that require 24 hour a day care and often are moderately or fully unable to care for themselves, either due to an acute condition (e.g., recovering from hip surgery) or a chronic condition (e.g., stroke victim)....