Iowa Nursing Home Operator Faces More Wrongful Death Claims
One of Iowa’s largest nursing home operators is currently facing at least 10 wrongful death lawsuits, all filed in state court over the past 18…
Florida Nursing Home Sued over Alleged Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A Palm Beach County resident has filed a lawsuit against a local nursing and rehabilitation center, alleging negligence that resulted in serious injuries.
Five People Hospitalized for CO Exposure at Ohio Assisted Living Facility
Officials say five people were taken to area hospitals following a carbon monoxide leak at a Geauga County assisted living center on August 9.
Mass General Brigham Receives $4.6M Grant to Study Short-Term Rehab at Home
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) has awarded $4.6 million to Mass General Brigham to evaluate the delivery of short-term rehab…
Ohio Nursing Home Caregiver Indicted, Accused of Putting out Cigarette on Patient
The Mahoning County Grand Jury handed down an indictment against a nursing home caregiver, accused of putting out a cigarette on a patient’s arm.
Violent Dementia Patients Leave Nursing Home Staff and Residents ‘Scared to Death’
Violent altercations between residents in long-term care facilities are alarmingly common. Across the country, residents in nursing homes or assisted living centers have been killed…
Superbugs Spread to Family Members of Recently Hospitalized Patients
Family members of patients recently discharged from the hospital may have a higher risk of getting an antibiotic-resistant infection, often called a superbug, even if…
More Frequent Dialysis Hastens Return Home from Long-Term Care Facilities
Among patients at skilled nursing facilities, those undergoing frequent dialysis return home quicker than those receiving conventional dialysis, a new study finds.
HHS OCR Settles Complaint with NJ Imaging Network to Resolve a Disability Complaint
Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) entered into a settlement with the New Jersey Imaging Network…
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Pennsylvania Rehab Facility Resulting in Wrongful Death
A recent court filing in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, has brought to light allegations of severe medical malpractice and negligence at a rehabilitation and care center.