Nursing Homes Fail to Prevent Growing Number of Resident Suicides
Suicide rates across the nation have been continually rising at an alarming rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 47,000 Americans died
Fall Prevention in Nursing Homes: Developing a Plan is Vital
Falls are an incredibly common cause of serious injury, particularly in the older generation. In fact, more than one out of every four individuals 65
U.S. Senate Hearing Highlights CMS’ Faulty Care Policies for Nursing Home Residents
On March 6, 2019, the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance gathered for a hearing to discuss cases of nursing home abuse and neglect that have
The Dangers of Opioid Use in Nursing Homes
The opioid epidemic is not limited to any one age group, region or ethnicity. It is pervasive throughout the country and affects even the elderly
Several Tennessee Nursing Home Companies Pay Big After Defrauding Medicaid
Tennessee Health Management, Inc. Pays $9.7 Million for Fraudulent Claims In early February, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, Don Cochran, announced Tennessee
Why Nursing Home Residents Wander
All long-term care residents are at a risk for wandering. However, those with diseases that diminish cognitive abilities, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s, are more
Recognizing Sepsis in Nursing Homes: Early Detection is Key
Kaiser Health News, along with an analysis conducted by Definitive Healthcare, released statistics in September 2018 detailing the severity of sepsis infections among nursing home
Medicare Penalizes Nursing Homes for High Rates of Hospital Readmission
Medicare has taken an aim to reward nursing homes based on their quality of care rather than quantity, and to penalize the homes that fall
Nurse Accused of Impregnating Woman in Vegetative State Sheds Light on Abuse, Neglect
Nearly every major news outlet across the nation has been following the story of a 29-year-old Arizona nursing home resident that gave birth to a
Sexual Assault in Nursing Homes is Seldom Reported
With the Me Too movement in full swing, more and more victims of sexual abuse are finding their voices and gaining the courage to speak