I have been representing victims of nursing home abuse and neglect for over 25 years. Hundreds of victims of abuse and neglect. I still am shocked when I discover a caregiver physically or sexually assaulting a vulnerable adult. I do not understand it. I cannot tolerate it. I recently saw an article about Jacques Wagner.
The Iowa Capital dispatch reported on an incredible story. After investigating and confirming multiple complaints about the operation of QHC-Mitchellville nursing home, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals refused to fine the nursing home. They just ignored the neglect and abuse. The state inspectors visited the home in July and August and discovered the 44
Secret settlements should not be allowed. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. Public policy should protect victims of predatory behavior. I saw a good example on Live5News. An alleged nonprofit organization is keeping its identity secret after agreeing t0 settle a lawsuit. The lawsuit involved the injury of a child. Here is the background. Jacop Hazlett
Inconsistency AARP’s Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard shows good and bad news. Across the U.S., the AARP dashboard shows a very uneven level of vaccination among nursing home workers. The good news is that in areas with high vaccination rates and vaccine mandates, the nursing home residents are thriving. The bad news is places with low
Medpage Today reported that a dangerous psychopath named Scott Miller provided false and fatal information about COVID treatments to misinformed patients. Miller is a physician assistant who owns and operates Miller Family Pediatrics. Dozens of COVID-19-related complaints were filed against him. Luckily, the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) suspended Miller’s license. The WMC found that Miller
What is the risk of Covid among nursing home residents now? Well, it depends. Some facilities never had a problem with the coronavirus because they were well-trained, well-stocked, and safe staffed. However, the vast majority were unprepared and unsafe. After analyzing data collected about COVID cases among Medicare recipients (“beneficiaries”) between March 1 and Dec.
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