87 percent of nursing home providers are struggling with unsafe staffing shortages. Dire staffing shortages require facilities to use expensive nurse agencies. They are expensive because workers get a living wage. The use of agency is hurting profit margins. Staffing complaints, burnout, and turnover are increasing and affecting resident safety. The National Consumer Voice for
I have been a nursing home attorney representing victims of abuse and neglect for over 25 years. I cannot believe this story. We all know signs of life. NPR reported that caregivers at Water’s Edge Rehab and Nursing Center nursing home on Long Island, N.Y., pronounced a resident dead. They failed to recognize any signs
“He started complaining about a headache and about his arms and everything. My brother said that some person had attacked him and took his coat but they [nursing staff] did not believe him.” -Edward Carr, the man’s brother, said. Fox34 reported a horrific story of reckless indifference. An Army veteran’s family noticed bruises all over
Medication theft is a major problem in the long term care industry. Another caregiver at a long term care facility is in trouble. Aaliyah H. Patton pleaded guilty this week in Spartanburg County General Sessions Court. Law enforcement said she stole medicine prescribed to a resident at the assisted living home where she was working. Lakewood
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