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…
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…
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…
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…
Problematic Developments in Nursing Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We commend the nurses and medical personnel on the front lines fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as long time advocates for nursing home patients, we are aware of some of the issues developing in already problematic nursing homes. Some of these issues…
Maintaining Routine and Procedures in Nursing Homes During COVID-19
The world is being affected by the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This is an unprecedented time, and everyone is learning different ways to cope and adjust to the new environment.
The federal government has instituted temporary changes for long-term care…
Visitation Rights of New Jersey Nursing Home Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic
Generally speaking, a nursing home facility is a resident’s home. Consequently, residents can have guests visit them at the nursing home whenever they want. Residents can choose whomever they want to visit and can decide to have their visitors present…
Critical Care: Helping Your Loved Ones Navigate Care Facility Risks
When a loved one goes into an assisted care facility, it’s the hope that they’ll receive the compassionate and attentive care they were promised. No one wants to think about the opposite happening: neglect, abuse, injury, or death.
This scenario…
Staff Shortages Threaten Residents at Nursing Homes
When we think about workplace safety issues, it’s easy to default to a mental image of construction workers or firefighters. Those jobs have very visible risks thanks to big machinery and precarious working conditions. However, caretakers at nursing homes face serious…