OSHA investigates Covid-19 death of Buffalo man who worked at two nursing homes
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched an investigation into the Covid-19 death of a Buffalo man employed at two nursing homes after the…
Former Wisconsin Residential Aide Placed on Probation for Drug Theft
A former residential aide, 60, was placed on probation for two years after pleading no contest plea to taking narcotic drugs meant for a resident…
British man accidentally invited for COVID-19 vaccine because NHS believed he was just 6cm tall
A man in his thirties with no underlying health conditions was accidentally offered a COVID-19 vaccination because he was incorrectly registered as 6cm tall.
CDC Provides Updates to Point-of-Care Testing
On February 5, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their Point-of-Care Testing page. The update includes all revisions that have been…
Ransomware Gangs Leak Sensitive Data Stolen from Two More Healthcare Providers
Two more healthcare providers have suffered ransomware attacks in which sensitive information was exfiltrated and leaked online when the ransom was not paid.
One Person in Serious Condition, Nine Others Taken to Hospital after TX Nursing Home Fire
One man is in serious condition and four residents and five staff from a Texas nursing home were taken to the hospital after a structure…
Healthcare Company Agrees to Pay $70,000 to Settle a HIPAA Right-of-Access Violation
A healthcare company located in California has agreed to take corrective actions and pay $70,000 to settle a potential violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s…
Limited Visitation to Resume at Maryland Hospitals, Nursing Homes
Limited visitation will resume March 1 at hospitals and nursing homes across Maryland, state officials announced February 11.
Florida House to take up bill to protect nursing homes, hospitals from COVID-19 lawsuits
After the Senate started moving forward with the controversial issue, a House committee this week will take up a bill that would help shield nursing…
Lawsuit: ‘Negligent’ care led to fatal fall of New York nursing home resident
When a dementia resident at a troubled Delaware Avenue nursing home escaped through a third-story window and fell 34 feet, his dying request was that…