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AHCA/NCAL reported that verification is needed of data sent to CMS by nursing homes. CMS has established a policy where up to 1,500 nursing facilities will be called upon to submit medical chart documentation for official review. This new verification process is only for the facilities that participate in the Skilled Nursing Quality Reporting Program;
Elder exploitation cases highlight concerns about financial abuse in facilities, where residents may be particularly at risk of manipulation or theft. A 73-year-old woman from Union County, South Carolina, Carla Finley, has been arrested after authorities alleged she stole a total of $54,817 from a resident at Wesley Court Assisted Living Community in Boiling Springs.
The Militant had an article about recent reports have found a growing use of sedatives in nursing homes to compensate for the challenges that understaffing brings. One study goes as far as to estimate that 1 in 4 nursing home residents are medicated with sedatives. Many facilities have grown to falsely label residents as “schizophrenic”
A bankruptcy judge has approved Genesis Healthcare’s sale plan, which designates an affiliate of its controlling owner as the lead bidder and authorizes a $30 million debtor-in-possession loan from key landlords and private equity partners. The decision provides Genesis with immediate access to the funds needed to stabilize operations. Still, it has drawn criticism from
Market Watch had an article about the dangers of powers of attorney. The MarketWatch article highlights the risks of abuse when someone is granted power of attorney (POA), particularly in cases involving elderly or vulnerable individuals. Drawing from her experience as a nurse, the author describes troubling situations where agents have taken advantage of their
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