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Need for Oversight

The failure of oversight and enforcement since the COVID pandemic has increased abuse and neglect. The Iowa Capital reported a backlog of investigations while vulnerable adults continue to get neglected and abused. Just recently, a EMS warned a family about a Facility after the 74-year-old died at the hospital after being found unconscious at Signature Healthcare

Burnt-Out Causes Death

The Indianapolis Star reported that prior to the pandemic, Wedgewood Healthcare Center had the lowest possible staffing rating from federal regulators — “much below average” — and was in the bottom 15% for total staffing nationally. It remains poorly rated. This may explain the actions of one nurse. An Indiana nurse Connie Sneed pleaded guilty

Worst Client Ever

A criminal grand jury indicts Trump for stealing and keeping nuclear secrets. He goes on Fox to confess. A preview of my 2 part interview with former President Trump. #foxnews pic.twitter.com/Fa3M0skA9p — Bret Baier (@BretBaier) June 19, 2023 Meanwhile, Steven Ratner, economic analyst for Morning Joe, noted that new manufacturing construction is on pace to be

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control issued a Press Release reminding everyone that June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. DHEC is emphasizing the important role quality care plays in the lives of those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. According to a recent report from the Alzheimer’s Association, there were 95,000 South Carolinians

Talevski Win

“FNHRA establishes the minimum standards of care to which nursing-home facilities must adhere in order to receive federal funds in the Medicaid program, 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.” The United States Supreme Court decided an important case recently. The Talevski decision upheld a private right of action when a nursing home violates resident rights under the

Daytime Sleepiness

McKnight’s reported on a specific change of condition that needs an emergency response.  Difficulty staying awake or excessive daytime sleepiness predicts both mortality and the presence of age-related comorbidities. The study was published April 13 in JAMDA. Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) is under-recognized and neglected in nursing homes, according to the report. Nursing homes need to recognize the

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