Topic
Nurses
31 published works
Elder Law Prof Blog
Nurse Robots?
By rmorgan
There have been stories of late about shortages of nurses, for various reasons. For example, NPR reported, Hospitals Face A Shortage Of Nurses As COVID Cases Soar. So, then a dear…
Simmons Hanly Conroy's Support Blog
It’s National Nurses Week: Meet Amy Fair, Who Helps Families Impacted by Mesothelioma
If the years 2020 and 2021 have taught us anything it’s that nurses are invaluable and the true unsung heroes of the American workforce. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have…
Coronavirus Immigration Blog
Siskind Summary: The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act – May 1, 2020
By Greg Siskind
This Senate bill has not been introduced yet so there is no bill number. It has four sponsors – Senator Perdue (R-GA), Senator Durbin (D-IL), Senator Young (R-IN) and Senator…
Health Law Diagnosis
CMS grants Massachusetts Section 1135 Waiver, DPH issues Guidance regarding Determination of Need and Nurse Staffing Requirements, and MassHealth Issues Provider and Pharmacy Guidance
By Robinson+Cole's Health Law Group
In this article, we highlight additional updates issued by state and federal government authorities for the health care community in Massachusetts related to COVID-19. This post addresses the Section 1135…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Illinois Workers Compensation For Nurses
By Mike Helfand
We are Chicago work comp lawyers who help people with work related injuries throughout Illinois. If you want a free consultation call us at 312-346-5578 or fill out our form…
D'Orazio Peterson Blog
Why Nurses Complaining About Hospital Staffing is a Big Problem
An article about nursing shortages at Albany Medical Center highlights a growing concern in the health care industry - lack of attention to patient care.
Healthcare Workplace Update
Mandatory Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratios: Is Your State Next?
Healthcare facilities in California have been required to adhere to mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios since 2004. These ratios vary depending upon the degree of patient care involved. More recently, Massachusetts passed…
China Law Blog
China Employment Law: Pregnant and Nursing Employees
By Grace Yang
How to deal with pregnant or nursing employees has to be one of the most frequently asked questions our employment lawyers get from China employers. The most important thing to…
Health Law Diagnosis
No Right to Union Representation for Non-Mandatory Participation in Peer Review Proceedings – DC Circuit Court Overrules NLRB
By Natale Di Natale, Robinson+Cole's Health Law Group
Most states, including Connecticut and Massachusetts, have laws that allow hospitals and other health care institutions to establish confidential peer review programs to oversee the quality of care provided by…
Health Care Law Observer
2017 South Dakota Legislative Session Update – Senate Bill 61 – Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives
Another 2017 Bill the Health Care Group is watching is Senate Bill No. 61. The Bill makes numerous amendments to South Dakota’s statutory scheme governing nurse practitioners and midwives. Of…