Family of Security Guard Shot and Killed at Hospital Sues Facility for $35M
The family of a security guard who was shot and killed at a hospital in Portland, Oregon, sued the facility for $35 million on Tuesday,…
89-Year-Old Found Dead After She Went Missing from Assisted Living Center
An 89-year-old woman was found dead after she went missing from an assisted living and memory care facility in Georgia, police said.
Justice Department Sues to Block UnitedHealth’s Acquisition of Amedisys
The Justice Department, together with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to block UnitedHealth Group…
Nursing Home Resident Opens Fire on Staff over Unmet Repair Requests
A man who opened fire at an assisted living facility in Ohio on November 9 has been identified as a 70-year-old resident who was allegedly…
Iowa Care Facility Fined $9,000 for Infection, Death
An Iowa care facility has been fined $9,000 for failing to treat a bed sore that contributed to a resident’s death, with state records indicating…
Family Sues Over Iowa Nursing Home Death That Led to Criminal Charges
An Iowa nursing home where criminal charges were filed over a resident’s death is now being sued for negligence by the resident’s family.
Nurse Burnout and Patient Safety, Satisfaction, and Quality of Care
In this systematic review and meta-analysis of 85 studies including 288 581 nurses, nurse burnout was associated with a lower patient safety climate and patient safety…
Oklahoma’s Long-Term Care Advocacy Program Transfers to Attorney General’s Office
As of November 1, the Oklahoma Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program now operates under the Office of the Attorney General. The program investigates and resolves complaints…
Analysis of an Expanded Admission Screening Protocol for Candida Auris at a NYC Hospital
Candida auris (C auris) is an emerging global infectious disease threat, and screening practices for identification of C auris are inconsistent across healthcare facilities. This…
‘Agitated’ Man Kills 72-Year-Old Roommate at California Care Facility
The 72-year-old roommate of an “agitated” resident was found dead in their room at a California nursing home, according to authorities.