Iowa Nurse Who Stole $115,000 from Patient Agrees to Surrender License
A Clay County nurse convicted of stealing more than $115,000 worth of property from a home-health patient has agreed to surrender her license.
What Drives Sleep Problems in Long-Term Care Facilities?
Sleep problems affect more than one in five residents in long-term care facilities, with pain, daytime napping and certain medications emerging as key contributors.
Sexually Abusive Doctor Triggers 3 More Lawsuits for Michigan Health System
A convicted doctor at the center of a sexual abuse scandal involving children and adults continues to trigger legal headaches for Henry Ford Health System,…
MA AG Indicts Nurse Staffing Agency and Owner for Fraud and Uncertified Staff
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced that a Worcester County Grand Jury has returned 13 indictments against Blooming Staffing Agency, Inc., a temporary nurse…
Transportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8M Medicaid Scheme
The owner of a Schenectady County medical transportation company has been charged with stealing more than $1.8 million from New York’s Medicaid program over nearly…
Manhattan DA Announces Guilty Plea of Home Health Aide in Theft of $24K from Clients
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced the guilty plea of Jerona Smith, 48, a home health aide, to the top count in full…
More Than 70 Residents Evacuated from Virginia Assisted Living Facility Due to Fire
More than 70 residents and two staff members were evacuated from the Golden Years Assisted Living Facility due to fire inside the building Saturday morning,…
Transportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8M Medicaid Scheme
The owner of a Schenectady County medical transportation company was charged with stealing more than $1.8 million from the state’s Medicaid program over a nearly…
Iowa Nursing Home Cited After Resident’s Death from Emergency Response Failures
An Iowa nursing home has been cited by state officials after a resident died when staff failed to initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), could not locate…
Missouri Nursing Home Workers Awarded $2M After Sudden Closure
Two years ago, a north St. Louis nursing home abruptly closed its doors, forcing more than 170 patients to be relocated and leaving its nearly…