Fatal Neglect ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Recently, they had an incredible story about Palestine Howze. A nursing home refused to transfer her to the hospital so she died of a preventable wound infection. Now, her family cannot get justice. Palestine was a resident of Treyburn Rehabilitation Center, a NC
Another Bailout The Department of Health and Human Services announced that another $1.1 billion in COVID-19 relief funding will go to the nursing home industry. The payments will be distributed immediately and will continue through January 2021. HHS said the additional $1.1 billion for nursing homes builds on the incentive payment program. This is on
Legal Immunity Mitch McConnell have delayed any relief to Americans for months. He demanded legal immunity for corporations who were negligent or reckless with employees and customers. Tying unconstitutional tort “reform” to relief for small businesses affected by the coronavirus is ridiculous and unnecessary. A blanket immunity for everyone punishes the businesses who spent the
View this message on their website. SHARE: Contact Your Senators and Tell Them to Oppose Immunity from Civil Liability for Nursing Homes during the COVID-19 Pandemic As early as today, Congress may consider passing the Safe to Work Act, an immunity law introduced by Senators McConnell and Cornyn, that would give immunity to nursing homes for
Pennsylvania’s governor, Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, showed political courage. He rejected a Republican bill that would grant legal immunity during 2020. The overly broad bill included all civil and criminal acts during the entire 2020 year even if unrelated to the coronavirus. Gov. Wolf said the measure’s liability protections were so broad the legislation would
Criminal Charges Nursing home corporations sought and received immunity for neglect and abuse during the pandemic. However, criminal charges can be filed. This seems inconsistent. Last month, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced the first COVID-19 criminal charges against nursing home officials. A grand jury indicted former Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Superintendent Bennett Walsh and Medical Director Dr.
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