Legionella Caused Cluster of Pneumonia Cases in Argentina, Leading to 6 Deaths
An outbreak of pneumonia in Argentina, attributed to Legionella bacteria, has led to the deaths of six people. On Sept. 6, the Ministry of Public Health…
Texas Anesthesiologist Arrested on Criminal Charges Related to Alleged Tampering with IV Bags
Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz Jr., a Texas anesthesiologist, was arrested in Plano, Texas, on criminal charges related to allegedly injecting nerve blocking and bronchodilation drugs into…
Mass. Public Health Chief Empowered to Ban Admissions to Nursing Homes during Outbreak
The state public health commissioner will have the authority to limit or ban admissions to long-term care facilities like nursing homes if “jeopardy”— like an…
Nursing Home Physician Sentenced after Taking Bribes from Drug Manufacturer
A Missouri physician was sentenced in federal court after taking bribes from a drug manufacturer in exchange for prescribing its fentanyl drug to his patients…
Cyber Criminals Targeting Healthcare Payment Processors, Costing Victims Millions in Losses
The FBI has received multiple reports of cyber criminals increasingly targeting healthcare payment processors to redirect victim payments.
Possible structure fire at Texas nursing home caused by A/C malfunctions
Residents of the Merkel Nursing Center had an evacuation scare Tuesday afternoon due to an overheated air conditioning unit and smoke within the facility.
Protecting Long-Term Care Residents from Sepsis
The intensive testing and monitoring needed to diagnose and treat residents who are suspected to have sepsis can be difficult to implement in LTC settings.
New York Hospital Settles Allegations of Federal Healthcare Fraud for over $2.5 Million
Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, announced a settlement agreement with New York-Presbyterian/Queens Hospital. The settlement agreement, which requires…
Missouri Physician Sentenced after Taking Bribes from Drug Manufacturer
A Nixa, Mo., physician was sentenced in federal court after taking bribes from a drug manufacturer in exchange for prescribing its fentanyl drug to his…
Home Health Aide Charged with Assault and Battery against Elderly Patient
A Massachusetts home health aide, who was licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), has been indicted in connection with a home surveillance video showing…