Nursing Home’s Negligence Led to NJ Man’s Death, Jury Says
A Morris County nursing home was found to have played a role in the death of a 59-year-old man, a Morris County jury decided on…
UPMC Nurses Raise Alarm About Workplace Safety After Nurse Beaten Unconscious in ER
Nurses at Pennsylvania’s biggest hospital system are mounting grievances against their corporate owners concerning workplace safety and violence.
NJ AG Suspends Counselor 5 Years, Fines $20K over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs (Division) announced that a licensed alcohol and drug counselor in Sussex County has been…
Research Reveals Gaps in Tracking Opioid Use in Medicare Post-Acute Care
A new research letter published in JAMA Health Forum highlights major gaps in how opioid use is tracked among older adults receiving post-acute care under…
Iowa Nursing Home Owner Faces 17 Claims over Resident Deaths or Harm in 16 Months
An Iowa nursing home company has faced at least 17 wrongful-death and negligence lawsuits over the past 16 months, a review of court records shows.
Chicago Family Awarded Record $12.2M Verdict in Nursing Home Death Case
A Cook County jury has awarded $12.2 million to the family of a Chicago woman who died after what jurors found was negligent care at…
Aesculap to Pay $38.5M over Knee Implant Failures and Adulterated Devices
Medical device company Aesculap Implant Systems LLC, based in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $38.5 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims…
Cincinnati May Charge Nursing Homes for Fire Department Lift-Assist Calls
Cincinnati City Council is considering charging nursing homes and long-term care facilities up to $1,000 each time they call the fire department for non-emergency lift…
Wheelchair Use before Admission and Fall-Related Fractures after Admission
Residents who use multifunctional wheelchairs before nursing home admission often face discontinuation of such devices after nursing home admission.
Association Between Internet Use and Social Isolation Among Nursing Home Residents
This study aimed to clarify the specific impact paths among Internet use, social network, social support, social well-being, and social isolation in nursing home residents.