Woman Sues West Virginia Nursing Home for Family Member’s Injuries, Death
A woman is suing a West Virginia nursing home for her family member’s injuries and death after he fell at least five times during his…
Entire South Boston Nursing Home Evacuated after Fire Breaks out in Main Electrical Room
A fire broke out at the South Boston Health and Rehab Center on Friday morning. The Center shared on Facebook that the building was evacuated…
Arkansas Nursing Home Destroyed in Tornado Reopens
Nearly two years after an EF-4 tornado destroyed Monette Manor, the nursing home reopened its doors. Monette Manor held an open house on Tuesday for…
Nurse Drops Lawsuit Claiming Wrongful Firing by Iowa Nursing Home
A nurse who sued a Des Moines senior living facility in April for allegedly firing her for reporting wrongdoing has dismissed her lawsuit.
Long Term Risk of Death and Readmission after Hospital Admission with Covid-19 among Older Adults Study
Medicare beneficiaries who were discharged alive after a covid-19 hospital admission had a higher post-discharge risk of death compared with historical influenza controls; this difference,…
ICU Nurse Facing Drug and Child-Porn Charges Has Past Conviction for Sex Crime
A western Iowa nurse currently facing child pornography and drug charges has a history that includes a conviction for sexual exploitation of a minor.
Study Finds Healthcare Workers Face Increased Risk for Fatal Drug Overdoses
A study of healthcare workers (HCWs) found that registered nurses, social or behavioral health workers, and healthcare support workers were at increased risk for drug…
Care Facility Accused of Neglect in Iowa Woman’s Death
A central Iowa care facility is being sued for allegedly causing the death of a resident whose pressure sores progressed to huge, open wounds on…
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Cluster Found in Hospital Sinks
Two patients who stayed in the same Idaho hospital intensive care unit room four months apart contracted the same drug-resistant bacteria, and an investigation by…
Drug and Digital Technologies Are Part of NIH’s Long Covid Clinical Trial Plans
Long Covid continues to afflict patients and mystify clinicians. The National Institutes of Health is trying to identify potential treatments and it is launching a…