Category: Staffing

Promedica Whistleblower

The Iowa Capital Dispatch reported on the whistleblower lawsuit after a dietary aide was fired after reporting abuse and neglect to state officials. Caregivers in nursing homes are considered “mandatory reporters” who are required by law to report instances of suspected abuse and neglect. She alleges she witnessed abuse and physical aggression toward patients, such

Impact of Unsafe Staffing

Consumer Voice has published a new report, The Impact of Understaffing on the Daily Lives of Nursing Home Residents. It explains how unsafe staffing directly impacts the lives of vulnerable adults in institutionalized settings. Since the Biden Administration announced its intention to propose a minimum staffing standard in nursing homes, the focus has been on how

Bipartisanship

Biden urged Congress to pass the $20.2 billion bipartisan border bill. The legislation would reform the asylum system and give border patrol officers the resources they need.  The legislation is key in getting 1,500 more border agents to stop fentanyl.  4,300 more asylum officers to deal with the backlog of cases.  The law permits the

Lack of Supervision

The Washington Post listed out wrongful deaths at assisted living facilities for letting residents wander away from the facility without supervision or assistance. The Washington Post found at least 98 seniors with cognitive issues died after walking away from an assisted-living facility or being left outside unattended. Ten states did not provide any records and

More Caregivers Needed

McKnight’s had an article on a recent study showing more than 30% of older adults who are caregivers are also receiving care to assist with completing their own daily activities. Vulnerable caregivers are more likely to care for a spouse. Often they are older with health issues and limited financial assets according to the report published in

Fentanyl

Fox Carolina reported another nurse taking narcotics. It is an epidemic in South Carolina. DHEC arrested Tammy Coyle after an investigation into possible fentanyl theft was requested by Conway Medical Center (CMC).  The medical center requested the investigation after documentation showed Coyle removed “an excessive amount” of fentanyl more than her peers between Nov. 1

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