The evidence now proves that somebody infected with Omicron is less likely to need hospital treatment than somebody infected with an earlier version of Covid. Omicron is so contagious that it has led to an explosion of mild cases. Symptoms are milder on average than among people who were hospitalized in previous waves. Millions of adults
The Fifth Amendment protects criminals (and innocent people) from testifying against themselves. Trump henchmen Roger Stone, John Eastman, Alex Jones, and Jeffrey Clark are asserting their constitutional right to avoid self-incrimination for criminal behavior related to the January 6, 2021 insurrection. Taking the Fifth is controversial. Republican politicians Scott Perry (R-Pa), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Paul
“Surprise bills” are extra charges from a medical provider whom patients didn’t choose. These medical bills add insult to injury. Surprise bills from anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, assistant surgeons and laboratories were common before a new law “No Surprises Act” signed by Biden. As a nursing home attorney, we see clients shocked at the cost of medical bills.
QAnon and alt-right fanatics spread misinformation causing unnecessary deaths. It is a shame. At least, Twitter suspended crazy Georgia politician Marjorie Taylor Greene for violating its Covid misinformation policies. Omicron will do terrible damage among the unvaccinated in January. Nursing homes and hospitals risk of being overwhelmed in the coming weeks. CMS issued safety guidance on facilities’
Esther’s Law allows nursing home residents the option to place cameras inside the rooms of their loved ones. The Ohio Senate unanimously passed the bill. Republican Governor signed the law. Cameras deter abuse. The law is named after Esther “Mitzi” Piskor, a victim of elder abuse at Cleveland’s nursing home. Esther’s son Stephen placed a
McKnight’s reported on a growing issue in the nursing home industry. Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) is the leading advocacy group for LGBT seniors. They encourage specialized inclusivity training to help providers avoid uncomfortable, awkward, or discriminatory situations. Recently, “dozens” of facilities rejected a U.S. Army veteran because she is transgender. USA Today reported