Employees Exchange Gunfire at Kansas Nursing Home During Argument
One person is in custody after two employees exchanged gunfire during a verbal confrontation at a Leawood nursing home early Tuesday, according to a police…
Elderly Connecticut Woman Dies After Wandering Out in Cold, Cops Say
An elderly woman died after wandering outside a nursing home into the dangerously cold temperatures Sunday morning, Windsor Locks police said.
OCR Secures Agreement with Medical Center to Ensure Effective Communication
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) entered into a voluntary resolution agreement with Bayhealth Medical Center (Bayhealth),…
Iowa Assisted Living Resident Freezes to Death; Training Ordered for Administrator
The administrator of an assisted living center, accused of incompetence in an incident that resulted in an elderly resident freezing to death outside the facility,…
Florida Assisted Living Facility Workers Arrested, Accused of Elder Abuse
Two Florida women were arrested and are facing charges of elder abuse at a Lake City assisted living facility, after police said they assaulted a…
Freezing Pipes Force Evacuation of NJ Nursing Home; Dozens of Residents Impacted
An evacuation of at least 46 residents from a wing at a New Jersey nursing home was ordered on Tuesday after freezing pipes impacted the…
Study Links QAC Exposure to Risks for Older Adults in Assisted Living
Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are commonly used in disinfecting and personal care products for their antimicrobial, surfactant, and preservative properties. This study provides the first…
Gas Explosion in New Hampshire Sparks a Fire at a Mental Health Facility
Three firefighters were injured when a natural gas leak caused an explosion and fire Monday at a New Hampshire mental health center, but the building’s…
OSHA QuickTakes: Taking Charge of Safety
OSHA has issued a new letter of interpretation on recordkeeping requirements, highlighting the growing need for understanding safety risks associated with lithium-ion batteries in the…
CDC Releases New COVID “Up to Date” Definition
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided a new definition of what constitutes “up to date” with COVID vaccination.