On Wednesday, March 10th the Biden Administration released an updated set of guidelines for those visiting nursing homes. This is the first set of revisions to the restrictions and nursing home guidance since September 2020, most of which revolve around
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Saying “No” to Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements in Nursing Homes
Admitting a loved one into a nursing home, or being admitted yourself, can be an overwhelming process. Every individual deserves to be treated with respect and care when entering these facilities. When entering a nursing home, you may be asked
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Nursing Homes and Fall Prevention Month
As the Brain Injury Association of America embarks upon Fall Prevention Month, it is important to highlight the high incidence of head injuries sustained by the elderly in preventable falls in nursing homes. Nursing home facilities are required to provide
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When Safety Doesn’t Come First: CareOne Nursing Homes & COVID
Nursing homes have been a focal point in the fight against COVID-19. While the challenges of protecting vulnerable and elderly nursing home residents against an unknown and often silently transmitted disease are significant, the pandemic has made existing problems within
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Nursing Home Discharges and Evictions Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic
As our country navigates its way through the coronavirus pandemic, it is clear that nursing home patients make up one of our most vulnerable populations. Consequently, it is important that nursing homes be vigilant in the care of their patients,
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Nursing Home Reports Anonymous Link for General Public
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal is asking for the general public’s help while investigating Nursing Home facilities. There have been multiple reports of misconduct in the homes. “We’ve lost too many lives of long-term care facility residents to
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Pandemic Highlights Existing Problems in Nursing Home System
The rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a growing awareness of systemic disparities across the United States, from small business support to healthcare access. One especially troubling issue centers on care for a particularly vulnerable population: elderly
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Attorney General Investigates State’s Nursing Homes – Hotbed of COVID-19 Fatalities
An investigation has been launched by the State Attorney General’s Office into the handling of COVID-19 by nursing homes in New Jersey. The investigation will focus on both civil and criminal liability and penalties for these facilities. The Office will
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Attorney General Investigates State’s Nursing Homes – Hotbed of COVID-19 Fatalities
An investigation has been launched by the State Attorney General’s Office into the handling of COVID-19 by nursing homes in New Jersey. The investigation will focus on both civil and criminal liability and penalties for these facilities. The Office will
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Long-Standing Inadequacies Lead to Further Issues Within Nursing Homes
It is important to recognize the hard work of nurses in the fight against COVID-19, but in nursing homes, problems continue to be discovered.
Unfortunately, we saw a spike of more than 1,500 deaths of nursing home patients from early
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