The tragic death of 93-year-old Roger Andrews at Avenue at Aurora Care & Rehabilitation Center in Ohio is another heartbreaking example of how quickly a short-term rehabilitation stay can turn fatal when nursing homes fail to follow their own safety assessments. Roger was not a frail or declining elder; he was vibrant, active, and living
The tragic death of 93-year-old Roger Andrews at Avenue at Aurora Care & Rehabilitation Center in Ohio is another heartbreaking example of how quickly a short-term rehabilitation stay can turn fatal when nursing homes fail to follow their own safety assessments. Roger was not a frail or declining elder; he was vibrant, active, and living
McKnights had an article on the need for recruitment and retention of certified nurse aides who provide 95% of the direct care but typically receive minimum wage and no benefits in difficult short-staffed environments. The article discusses how few nursing homes actually include Certified Nursing Assistants in the care planning process. The need for CNAs
A new study shows that nurse-led fall prevention programs have a significant impact on reducing the number of falls patients experience in healthcare facilities. Despite there already being numerous studies on how to prevent falls in care facilities, there are very few that focus on nurse-led programs. However, nurses are critical in preventing falls, as
The Ocala News reported on the nursing home who caused two fractures when caregivers dropped her during a transfer. While receiving care from a nursing home in Ocala, Florida, Brandi Pridgeon was dropped by, not one, but two nurses during a transfer from her bed to her wheelchair. Despite the necessary training nurses are expected to
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