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]
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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]