Feds Propose $611,000 Fine at Seattle-area Nursing Home
Federal authorities have proposed a $611,000 fine for a Seattle-area nursing home connected to at least 40 coronavirus deaths.
A Son Used a Bucket Truck to Visit His Mother on the Third Floor of Her Assisted Living Home
Charley Adams hasn’t been able to visit his mom Julie at her Ohio assisted living home because of coronavirus restrictions, so he came up with…
A new Covid-19 problem: Shortages of medicines needed for placing patients on ventilators
On top of the overwhelming shortages of medical equipment required to combat Covid-19, there are now signs that medicines needed for patients who are placed…
Follow Up to COVID-19 Preparedness in LTC Settings: CDC Checklist
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Federal Government Issues Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Congress recently passed and the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick…
Police: UConn Health Doctor Arrested after He Coughed on, Hugged Nurses
A UConn Health doctor has been arrested after an incident in which police said he intentionally coughed on and hugged nurses, police said.
Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Issues Bulletin to Remind Covered Entities of Their Obligations to Prohibit Discrimination During COVID-19 Emergency
The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) recently issued a bulletin reminding covered entities that it is particularly focused on ensuring that no instances of unlawful…
Physician Assistant Agrees to Pay $620, 500 for Allegedly Engaging in Illegal Kickback Scheme
A Louisiana physician assistant entered into settlement agreement this week with the US Attorney’s Office for allegedly accepting illegal payments from OK Compounding, LLC, in…
EEOC Sues Nursing Home Operator for Disability Discrimination
Bloomington, Ind.-based senior living community operator Heart of CarDon, LLC violated federal law by refusing to accommodate a qualified employee with a disability, resulting in…
Family Alleges Wrongful Death in Suit against Texas Nursing Homes
The cousin of a 79-year-old Waco man is suing four nursing home facilities, alleging negligent care caused the man’s death in May 2019.