Author: Robert Rooth
What Hospital Staff Should Do to Prevent Falls in Geriatric Psych Units Hospitals should take clear steps to reduce fall risks for patients in geriatric psychiatric units. These steps fall...
Read moreEnforced by the Illinois Department of Health, the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act protects and defends the rights of long-term care facilities residents. According to the INHCA, a long-term care...
Read moreInadequate Staffing in Nursing Homes As the Chicago Tribune unearthed in 2009, understaffing in Illinois nursing homes led to dangerous living conditions for residents. In response, the Illinois legislature passed...
Read moreNearly 30 percent of all abuse and neglect claims in the U.S. are for physical abuse. With more than 3 million elderly and dependent adults in nursing homes, that means...
Read moreIn the 1980s, Congress found the level of provided care in nursing homes was insufficient to keep residents healthy. To address these concerns, Congress enacted the Federal Nursing Home Reform...
Read moreFederal and state rules set clear requirements Illinois nursing homes must follow to receive payment. Even with these standards in place, a recent study ranked Illinois 42 out of 50...
Read moreIllinois estimates that every year, thousands of its elderly senior citizens suffer from some sort of abuse at the hands of their caregivers, whether in private homes or nursing homes....
Read moreBedsores are a painful injury caused by prolonged pressure on the skin, particularly on bony areas like ankles or hips. They are also very often preventable. A properly run nursing...
Read moreAccording to the FDA, companies recalled more than 275 products between January and September 2013. These recalls included everything from pre-lit Christmas trees that caused fires to pre-made biscuits with...
Read moreA common question from car accident victims is who pays for medical bills and vehicle damage. The answer depends on several factors and rarely feels simple. Fault matters. Insurance limits...
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