Michigan Hospital to Pay $115,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Suit
A Michigan hospital will pay a total of $115,000 and provide other relief to settle a federal age discrimination lawsuit brought by the US Equal…
The Top Ten Survey Citations for 2021
LeadingAge has analyzed the deficiencies cited from the Quality, Certification, and Oversight Reports (QCOR) since January 2021. The F-tags listed are the nationwide top ten…
Pennsylvania Home Health Agency to Pay over 500 Workers $1.6 Million in Back Wages and Damages
A US District Court in Pennsylvania has issued a consent order requiring the payment of more than $1.6 million in back wages and damages to…
California Nursing Home Accused of “Dumping” Residents to Admit Higher Reimbursement COVID-19 Residents
A California nursing home is accused of committing numerous abuses, then orchestrating a fraudulent cover-up to conceal its misconduct. Among the accusations, the nursing home…
Beware Counterfeit N95 Masks
The United States government is investigating massive quantities of counterfeit N95 masks that have been recently released on the market. Long-term care facilities should be…
Lawsuit Filed against a NJ Nursing Home for Employee COVID-19 Death Due to Lack of PPE
A lawsuit has been filed against a New Jersey nursing home by the family of an employee who passed away due to COVID-19 complications in…
EEOC Secured $439.2 Million for Victims of Discrimination in FY 2020
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received 67,338 charges of workplace discrimination in fiscal year (FY) 2020. The EEOC secured $439.2 million for victims…
CDC Updates Steps Healthcare Facilities Can Take to Stay Prepared for COVID-19
On February 25, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their resource page for healthcare facilities on steps to take to stay…
Hospice Nurse Charged with Elder Abuse at a California Assisted Living Facility
A hospice registered nurse (RN) was assigned as the case manager of a hospice patient living in a California assisted living facility. The RN allegedly…
Illinois RN Charged with Stealing a Deceased Resident’s Credit Card
An Illinois Registered Nurse has been charged with stealing a deceased resident’s credit card and using the card on a $1700 shopping spree. The RN…