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Bedsores Pose High Risk of Sepsis For Nursing Home Residents
Bedsores are an unfortunately common occurrence in nursing homes across the nation. When left untreated, these bedsores can become deadly because of complications that develop, including sepsis. With thousands of nursing home residents facing severe sepsis-related health issues every year, it’s important to understand exactly why they happen and what measures may prevent them. … Continue reading Bedsores Pose High Risk of Sepsis For Nursing Home Residents
How Nursing Homes Contribute to Skid Row’s LA Patient Dumping
In Los Angeles, nursing homes have been abandoning mentally debilitated or medically intensive patients in the downtown area known as Skid Row. The practice, nicknamed LA patient dumping, occurs for many reasons, but ultimately, it happens far too often. Nursing homes make difficult decisions on a regular basis due to practical concerns such as staffing … Continue reading How Nursing Homes Contribute to Skid Row’s LA Patient Dumping
Nursing Home Sues for Unpaid Bills Despite Resident’s Wrongful Death
In June 2015, Woodhaven Center of Care admitted that they were responsible for the death of then-resident Salvatore Niosi. Now, four years and a million-dollar settlement later, the nursing home is pursuing a countersuit for money that they claim was owed to them by the deceased. Following the family’s lawsuit, Woodhaven Center of Care filed … Continue reading Nursing Home Sues for Unpaid Bills Despite Resident’s Wrongful Death
VA Nursing Home Investigation Reveals Numerous Deficiencies Nationwide
Veterans hold a particularly exalted place in American society. Seen by many as a class of citizens who have placed their lives on the line for their country, many believe that veterans deserve special treatment upon their return, and often businesses even dedicate events or discounts to veterans. Additionally, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) … Continue reading VA Nursing Home Investigation Reveals Numerous Deficiencies Nationwide
Grim Predictions For Kentucky’s Nursing Home Abuse Crisis
Nearly half of Kentucky’s registered nursing homes fall below the state average in terms of care. Despite the low ranking, a piece of legislation titled House Bill 210 could worsen conditions for Kentuckians. However, some efforts are being made to improve things for seniors in the state by advocates taking a stand for the nursing … Continue reading Grim Predictions For Kentucky’s Nursing Home Abuse Crisis
Lakewood Scabies Scare at New Jersey Nursing Home Sparks Caution
Health alerts are always an unfortunate occurrence in the modern era. From E. Coli, Salmonella, or some new strain of flu, many health advisories are a jarring upset of every day living and a reminder to use caution in maintaining personal health and hygiene. More distressing is when a sensitive population, such as children or … Continue reading Lakewood Scabies Scare at New Jersey Nursing Home Sparks Caution
Massachusetts Nursing Home Settlement Punishes Sub-Par Homes
In a recent settlement, seven nursing homes across the state of Massachusetts were found lacking in quality of care and or inadequately run. The Massachusetts nursing home settlement was agreed upon in late March and levied fines of between $20,000 and $300,000 on each of the homes. As some additional measures, the Massachusetts nursing home settlement … Continue reading Massachusetts Nursing Home Settlement Punishes Sub-Par Homes
Rising Tide of Elderly Veterans Stressing VA’s Nursing Care Systems
Within the next five years, more than a million veterans will age into eligibility for Veterans Administration publicly-funded nursing homes and alternative nursing services. The cost of this care could rise sharply to more than $10 billion annually, a nearly 50 percent increase over current costs of $6 billion per year, during the same period. … Continue reading Rising Tide of Elderly Veterans Stressing VA’s Nursing Care Systems
Are Bed Sores a Sign of Neglect?
After a great deal of deliberation, you have decided to move your loved one into a nursing home in the hopes that they will receive around-the-clock care. However, every time you visit, your loved one is suffering from a bedsore. Bedsores are one of the most common and frequent conditions to affect nursing home residents. … Continue reading Are Bed Sores a Sign of Neglect?
Billion-Dollar Medicare Fraud Case Focuses on Miami Nursing Homes
One of the largest Medicare fraud cases on record is currently underway in Florida, and it has assisted living facilities at its center. In 2016, FBI agents arrested Philip Esformes, owner of more than 30 Miami-area nursing and assisted living facilities, Odette Barcha, former director of outreach programs at Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami, … Continue reading Billion-Dollar Medicare Fraud Case Focuses on Miami Nursing Homes