CHICAGO, IL – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is responsible for ensuring nursing homes nationwide meet the federal quality standard of care, including residents be free from abuse. CMS has a contract with state agencies that allow citations on nursing homes for any incidents of ... [Continue Reading]
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How do I report nursing home abuse in Illinois?
CHICAGO, IL – Making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home facility can be very stressful for the person, as well as the family. You can do all the research for your loved one and where you think may be best suited for their needs. You can even talk to the facility, staff members, and ... [Continue Reading]
5 Tips for Sharing the Road with Semi-Trucks
CHICAGO, IL – An auto accident involving a semi-truck and any vehicle can cause victims to suffer from serious injuries, and even fatal. For this reason, it’s important to know how to drive safely around a semi-truck or any large commercial vehicle, especially those that are carrying cargo. The ... [Continue Reading]
The Severity of Medication Errors
CHICAGO, IL – Medication errors are one of the most prevalent problems in the healthcare industry. Experts estimate that more than 7 million Americans experience a medication error each year. In the study, it stated mistakes have cost more than $21 billion – which are all preventable. Some ... [Continue Reading]
Reasons Why Trucking Accidents Occur
CHICAGO, IL – There are many factors that contribute to car and trucking accidents, such as weather, equipment failure, poor vehicle maintenance, among other factors. Many car accidents that involve semi’s or tractor trailers occur for the following reasons: Rollovers are the most common type ... [Continue Reading]
Boeing CEO prepared to speak to Congress on mistakes of Max jets on anniversary of Flight 610 Crash
CHICAGO, IL – The CEO of Boeing plans to speak to Congress today, marking the anniversary of first of two deadly crashes involving Boeing’s 737 Max jets. The CEO plans to address the issues and mistakes Boeing has made and what they are going to do to resolve these issues. “We have learned and ... [Continue Reading]
CMS Adds New Transparency on Nursing Home Abuse
CHICAGO, IL – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will now be easier for the public to find nursing homes that have violated rules regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation beginning today, October 23, 2019. The agency’s Nursing Home Compare website provides ... [Continue Reading]
Report Claims Nursing Home Kitchen’s “Horrible,” Endangering Residents Nationwide
CHICAGO, IL – Nursing home facilities are now being investigated nationwide after an extensive investigation on nursing home kitchen’s are in “horrible” condition, leaving residents endangered. You may hear horror stories of elder abuse and neglect in facilities such as bedsores, bed bugs, or ... [Continue Reading]
