Nursing home facilities across the nation are facing an understaffing crisis. Research has shown nearly 95 percent of nursing facilities in the United States are understaffed. Understaffing can lead to serious injuries, or in some cases death among residents. Some states, such as New York, don’t ... [Continue Reading]
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How Can Negligent Hiring and Supervision Lead to Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing homes are responsible for ensuring residents are properly cared for in a safe and healthy environment; however, when a facility and its administrators fail to hire qualified staff, provide inadequate training, or poorly supervise employees, these shortcuts could result in harm, or even ... [Continue Reading]
Why Do Nursing Homes Drug Dementia Patients Without Their Consent?
The Human Rights Watch estimates nearly 179,000 people in nursing homes are administered antipsychotic drugs every week without having a diagnosis for which the drug is approved. The use of antipsychotic drugs as chemical restraints has a long, disturbing history in nursing homes. Many times, staff ... [Continue Reading]
Department of Justice Launches National Nursing Home Initiative
Attorney General William P. Barr announced the launch of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Nursing Home Initiative (NNHI), which will investigate nursing homes nationwide that provide “grossly substandard” care to their residents. The DOJ indicated that it was dedicating significant ... [Continue Reading]
Illinois Nursing Home Abuse & How to Report
Nursing home neglect happens more often than you think. An estimated 5 million adults 65 and older are abused and neglected each year in the U.S. Neglect is an form of elder abuse committed against an older adult in a nursing home that breaches the duty that may harm a resident. You’re more than ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing Homes Ban Visitors due to Coronavirus
Nursing Homes Ban Visitors due to Coronavirus CHICAGO, IL – Nursing homes have become islands of isolation amid the shocking morality rate of coronavirus. Nursing homes nationwide have become concerned about outside visitors visiting residents which has led to the barring of all visitors – adult ... [Continue Reading]
Surgery is the 2nd Most Common Reason for Medical Malpractice Claims
CHICAGO, IL – According to a new report from medical liability insurer Coverys, surgery is the second most common cause for medial malpractice claims against doctors. Surgery not only puts the patient at risk, but it also poses a risk to doctors in terms of medical malpractice claims. Coverys ... [Continue Reading]
5 Common Questions about Trucking Accidents
CHICAGO, IL – Car accidents are more common than truck accidents; however, truck accidents can be more fatal, especially when combined with speed, weather, and other conditions. It’s important to know factors that can contribute to a truck accident, how trucks are more dangerous than passenger ... [Continue Reading]
