Patient Kidnapped from California Care Facility in Conservatorship Scheme
California police reported that three people are accused of abducting a patient from a healthcare facility as part of a conservatorship scheme; the trio entered…
Nursing Home Sued After Resident Falls Down Concrete Stairs in Wheelchair
A western Iowa nursing home is facing a lawsuit filed by a woman who fell down a flight of concrete stairs at the home while…
12-Year Sentence for Nursing Home Employee Who Shared Abusive Snapchat Photos
A former Oklahoma nursing home employee has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of sending offensive photos and videos of elderly…
Ventilation Fans Reduce Bacteria Inhalation Risk After Toilet Flushing
Bioaerosol emissions during toilet flushing are an often-overlooked source of potential health risks in shared public facilities. A new study published in Risk Analysis found…
Two Chicago Hospital Staffers Injured by Patient
Two emergency department staff members at Provident Hospital of Cook County were injured by a patient Monday afternoon, according to a statement from the hospital.
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital Nurse Attacked by Patient, Suffers Critical Injuries
A hospital nurse in Palm Beach County suffered critical injuries after she was attacked by a patient Tuesday, according to sheriff’s deputies.
Med-Net Concepts, LLC News & Views Newsletter February 2025
Effective Compliance with HIPAA Requires More Than Initial Training By David Barmak, JD CEO Although your facility has a HIPAA Privacy training program, there are…
Pennsylvania Man Pleads No Contest to Fraudulent Medical Scheme, Posing as Doctor
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Carbon County man pleaded no contest to multiple felonies after posing as a medical professional to administer…
Illinois Nursing Home Fined $50k for Resident’s Death
A nursing home in Gibson City received three fines for violations according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, including one that resulted in a…
Pennsylvania Man Admits to Posing as Doctor for Insurance Fraud
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Carbon County man has pleaded no contest to several felonies for posing as a medical professional to administer…