Sources Say 8–9 Died at Oregon Hospital from Drug Diversion
Sources say several Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center patients are dead and police are now conducting a criminal investigation.
The Nursing Home Serial Killer That You’ve Never Heard Of
Born Amy Buggan on October 31st, 1873, Amy’s parents would never have guessed the type of person she would grow up to be.
Missing Memory Care Facility Resident Found Dead on Christmas Day
An 83-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and heart problems was found dead on Christmas Day after being reported missing from her Oregon residential care…
72-Year-Old Woman Shot, Killed by Son at Care Facility
A 72-year-old woman in a Naples residential care facility was shot and killed Sunday, according to local law enforcement. The Naples Police Department said officers…
Man Says He Accidently Fired Gun Inside Iowa Hospital
A man told police he ‘accidently’ fired a gun inside an eastern Iowa hospital on December 29, 2023, after Waterloo Police responded to a report…
More Than 911,000 Individuals Affected by Ambulance Service Data Breach
Legal counsel for Transformative Healthcare, a Newton MA-based medical, transportation & logistics company, has notified the Maine Attorney General about a data breach that has…
New York Governor Weakens Covid-Era Nursing Home Law
New year, new rules. Among the bundle of healthcare bills signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in the last days of 2023 was legislation that weakens…
OIG Report: Ohio Nursing Homes Need to Improve Compliance with Federal Requirements
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a new report on December 20, 2023, which says Ohio…
Oregon Nursing Home Didn’t Notify Police Until 6 Hours after Disappearance of 83-Year-Old
An 83-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease who was found dead Christmas Day had been discovered to be missing from her Sandy nursing home hours before…
Rhode Island Nursing Home Staffing Law Suspended by Governor
Monetary penalties for nursing homes that fail to meet minimum staffing requirements have been suspended indefinitely, under an executive order issued December 29 by Gov.…