Second COVID-19 Booster Increases Protection for Nursing Home Residents
The investigators analyzed data from about 9600 residents at 196 nursing homes operated by Genesis Health Care in 19 states. The authors compared outcomes in…
Former Nursing Home Employee Arrested for Forgery, Theft from over 80 Residents
A former Alabama nursing home employee was arrested on theft and forgery charges after over 80 residents of the facility became victims of fraud.
Twice Daily Oral Zinc in the Treatment of Patients with COVID-19
The results showed that in COVID-19 patients, oral zinc can decrease 30-day death and ICU admission rate and can shorten symptoms duration.
US DOL Offers Free Webinar in Education, Enforcement Campaign
As the nation marks Home Care and Hospice Month, the US Department of Labor will hold a public webinar on federal wage and hour regulations…
Texas OIG Inspectors Discover Errors in Reported Nursing Home Staff Hours
On November 3, 2022, the OIG released the results of a recent inspection of a nursing home by the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS)…
EEOC Seeks Public Input on FY 2022–2026 Strategic Plan
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released for public comment a draft of its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022–2026, the agency announced.…
Jury Returns Verdict for EEOC in ‘Regarded As’ Disability Case against Nursing Home
A jury has returned a verdict for the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a former employee fired by West Meade Place,…
Nurse Charged with Abuse for Allegedly Cutting Dying Man’s Foot off without Permission
A western Wisconsin nurse was charged with two felonies for allegedly cutting off a dying patient’s right foot without a doctor’s orders or permission.
Connecticut Woman Who Created False COVID-19 Vaccine Records Is Sentenced
Zaya Powell, 25, of Waterbury, was sentenced to three years of probation for creating false COVID-19 vaccine records for several individuals. She was also ordered…
Employees of Two Hospitals Post Unauthorized Photos and a Video of Patients
Two recent cases highlight the importance of skilled nursing facilities maintaining and enforcing social media policies and procedures, and proactively educating staff in acceptable practices.…