nor is neglect and medical malpractice at veterans nursing homes a thing of the past. And the same causes are cited over and over again – among them short staffing, inadequate training, and the burnout, fatigue, turnover, and neglect that inevitably follow. ...
This happens when a caregiver deserts someone in their care, neglecting their well-being. Abandonment can threaten a resident’s safety and put them at risk of physical harm. During the pandemic,The New York Timesreported that nursing homes were removing residents to make room for COVID-19 pat...
The report found that care homes with fewer beds were less likely to report covid deaths among residents. In the US, covid-19 cases and deaths were found to be at significantly lower rates in "Green House" homes, which usually have fewer than 12 beds, than in traditional homes that had...
More than 170,000 nursing home residents in the U.S. have died as a result of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, peaking at 6000 in a single week in December 2020. Nursing homes should have implemented safeguards during the pandemic for their patients and their employees, which ma...
By learning the signs of nursing home abuse and neglect, you may be able to detect and respond to any mistreatment in nursing homes before it leads to serious consequences. To stop nursing home abuse, you need to know the signs — and you need to take swift action. ...
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the poor infection control measures and cleanliness standards, particularly at nursing homes serving minority groups, which put minority residents at even greater risk of infection. In another NIH report, minority nursing home residents showed less social engagement than...
Nursing home abuse and neglect cases can be difficult and confusing to manage. In this course, Michael Brusca will guide you through the process of nursing home abuse and neglect litigation, including choosing the proper claims, procuring discovery, deve
NURSING-HOMESPHYSICAL-ACTIVITYSTRATEGIESIMPACTLIFEPhysical distancing impaired the health of older adults living in long-term care facilities (LTCF). This study aimed to assess the perception of managers of Brazilian LTCF about the loss of functionality of residents and strategies to prevent it. In ...