CHICAGO, IL – If a nursing home is found noncompliant with federal requirements, the infraction depends on the nursing home’s general history and the infraction itself. Every nursing home that accepts Medicare and Medicaid payments are subject to federal regulations under the Nursing Home Reform Act ... [Continue Reading]
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Never Sign An Arbitration Clause in Nursing Home Contracts
CHICAGO, IL – Nursing homes in Illinois often ask residents to sign an arbitration agreement as long as it is drafted in compliance with Illinois law. Some nursing homes practice forced arbitration by removing residents right to file a claim through the public court system in a formal, signed ... [Continue Reading]
Mom and 4 Daughters – All Under Age 6 – Die in House Fire in Des Plaines, IL While Dad Works
CHICAGO, IL – Tragedy struck on Wednesday morning after a fire broke out in a Des Plaines, IL home, killing a 25-year-old mother and her four young daughters. The Des Plaines Fire Department confirmed in a press release the tragic incident that killed 25-year-old mother Cythaly Zamodio, along ... [Continue Reading]
COVID-19 New York Death Toll Miscounted by “As Much As 50%”
CHICAGO, IL – New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) released a 76-page report on Thursday alleging the New York State Department of Health may have undercounted nursing home deaths by “as much as 50%.” According to CBS News, the discrepancy is primarily due to the Health Department’s ... [Continue Reading]
Virginia woman speaks out against abuse at local nursing home
CHICAGO, IL – Helen Norfleet was 96 years old when she passed away after living at nursing home facility in Salem, Oregon. According to her death certificate, she died from pleural effusion, renal failure, pneumonia, failure to thrive, dementia, osteomyelitis on the left foot, among several other ... [Continue Reading]
What is considered medical malpractice and when can medical providers be held liable in Illinois?
CHICAGO, IL – If a patient is harmed as a result of negligent medical treatment in Illinois, the doctor, hospital or other medical providers may be held liable for medical malpractice. Physician’s in Illinois are expected to provide care according to a certain care, also known as the standard of ... [Continue Reading]
Is it safe to drive after taking an over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medication?
CHICAGO, IL – Everyone knows how dangerous it is to consume alcohol or drugs before getting behind the wheel; however, a drug that’s often overlooked is over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications. Some medications you may not think twice about have side effects that can put you and others at ... [Continue Reading]
Who Owns A Nursing Home Can be the Difference Between Life and Death
CHICAGO, IL – During the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing homes have been hit hard with the most vulnerable population and has resulted in death rates spiking. Mathematica Policy Research researched COVID-19 cases and deaths concentrated in certain long-term care facilities including nursing homes and ... [Continue Reading]
