The key to minimizing and controlling the spread of bacteria and infections in nursing homes starts with implementing effective hygienic practices. So, what are some examples of effective hygienic practices families should be seeing when visiting their loved ones who are living in a nursing home? ... [Continue Reading]
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Nursing home workers reach tentative deal to end strike against Infinity
CHICAGO, IL – A tentative agreement between Infinity Healthcare Management and its nursing home workers was reached on Friday after nearly 700 employees went on strike nearly two weeks ago. Hundreds of workers at 11 Illinois locations of Infinity Health Care Management nursing homes went on ... [Continue Reading]
CMS Issues Memo Reaffirming Nursing Home Residents’ Right to Vote
CHICAGO, IL – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a memo affirming the continued right that nursing home residents are allowed to exercise their right to vote. The memo recognizes limitations visitors have to enter facilities to assist residents in voting; however, ... [Continue Reading]
October is Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month
CHICAGO, IL – Each day, families bring their loved ones to be admitted into nursing homes across the country. Some may feel uncertain about their loved one receiving the quality care they deserve. Unfortunately, in many nursing home facilities there are track records of willful neglect, abuse, and ... [Continue Reading]
How to Choose a Nursing Home in 2020
CHICAGO, IL – Nearly 1.3 million residents live in nursing home facilities across the United States. Nursing homes should offer a safe place for your loved one who needs guided rehabilitation or a senior care facility their future residency. It’s normal to have questions and concerns about these ... [Continue Reading]
Top 4 Elder Abuse Assessment Questions
CHICAGO, IL – If you suspect someone you love may be suffering from elder abuse in their nursing home facility, it’s important to ask questions. The following questions were adapted from the Elder Abuse Suspicion Index (EASI). EASI is a set of questions that doctors may ask if they think an elderly ... [Continue Reading]
Illinois lawmakers seek hearings after failure to investigate nursing home complaints
CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Department of Public Health has hired a former U.S. Attorney to review the department’s failure to investigate complaints of nursing home abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities for more than three months over the course of the pandemic. Last month, Deputy State ... [Continue Reading]
What Are a Nursing Home Resident’s Financial Rights?
When you think of a nursing home, you probably imagine many elderly individuals living there who rely on staff members to help them with their everyday tasks. While it is true that most do require around the clock assistance, there are plenty of residents who still act independently and are able to ... [Continue Reading]
