Tranquility Incorporated did business in Concord as the San Miguel Villa, a 190-bed assisted care facility. The Department of Justice alleged fraud claiming they submitted false medical billing for worthless or nonexistent services. U.S. Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds announced a settlement for $2.3 million for neglect and “grossly” substandard nursing home services. California Attorney General
“It’s a workforce issue, not an immigration issue, and we frame it as a workforce issue.” –LeadingAge CEO Katie Smith Sloan Occupancy is down because there’s not enough people to take care of people. The 10 largest nonprofit, multi-site senior living organizations were operating nearly 2,000 fewer nursing care beds at the end of 2021,
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care was formed as NCCNHR (National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform) in 1975 because of public concern about substandard care in nursing homes. The abuse and neglect remain because of unsafe staffing levels. Inadequate Staffing in Nursing Homes and How It Affects Residents Chronic understaffing has been
Kaiser Health News had an incredible story about greed in the health care industry. Vulture capitalism controls health care in America. Private equity is a major problem. Deep-pocketed Wall Street firms plowed $206 billion into more than 1,400 health care acquisitions according to industry tracker PitchBook. Private equity firms and related entities profit by violating
Neglect The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported the neglect suffered by veterans in nursing homes. One example is Randy Krall. Krall’s death was highlighted in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigation that revealed a pattern of violations at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove reaching back five years. The nursing home neglected Krall. The facility caused medication
Negligent Background Check Nursing home administrations and human resources must remain vigilant on background checks for prospective staff even amid record turnover. A jury may find facilities liable for failing to secure their premises or perform a proper background check. Best practice require facilities require certain documents such as vaccination records, driver’s licenses, relevant Board