Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect

Nursing homes cannot always be counted on to follow care plans. Although the plans are put in place to ensure the highest quality of care for residents, they are sometimes disregarded by nursing homes. Factors like staff turnover and understaffed facilities result in...

Candida auris is a contagious fungus that spreads rapidly in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, often with deadly consequences. The Deadly Dangers of Candida Auris Candida auris, also referred to as C. auris, is a type of fungus that is highly contagious and...

Liability shields for nursing homes and long-term care facilities protect against civil liability for some resident injuries and deaths related to COVID-19. Are Nursing Homes Liable for COVID-19? When the COVID-19 pandemic started to spread across the country, many...

Illinois residents like you entrust your relatives to the care facilities you leave them in. When you choose a facility, you expect that you are getting the best quality service you can afford.  Unfortunately, abuse is rampant in the nursing home industry. This...

At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration relaxed training requirements for nurse's aides, drastically reducing mandated training hours for certification. New Nurse's Aides Training Poses Safety Risks Nursing homes around the country have...

Cameras can help detect and deter abuse in nursing homes. Nursing home staff members are significantly less likely to mistreat residents when they are aware of video monitoring. When abuse is detected, video cameras provide invaluable evidence. Daughter Catches...

When a parent or other elder loved one who lacks mobility moves into a nursing home, you want to feel confident that facility staff are going to be there to help when need arises. Research shows, though, that your loved one faces a higher risk of falling when living...

The Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA) helps ensure that residents receive the proper mental and physical care. It establishes guidelines that any nursing home receiving state funding for Medicare and Medicaid services must follow. It also establishes a Bill of Rights for...

Residents of the Holyoke Soldiers' Home were negligently exposed to coronavirus through the negligent actions of staff and administrators. This negligence resulted in a significant outbreak of infections within the elderly population that claimed the lives of 76...

Care managers often lack knowledge of elder abuse, and thus are unable to develop effective strategies capable of preventing elder abuse and neglect within their facilities. This is an often overlooked issue that negatively impacts patient health and safety. As a...