Staffing Staffing shortages are still a major problem for skilled nursing operations, especially as the acuity level of patients has risen. The National Institutes of Health notes unsafe staffing at hospitals leads to more errors in care and even more burnout among overworked nurses. A recent survey by AMN Healthcare found nearly 1 in 3 nurses
“He started complaining about a headache and about his arms and everything. My brother said that some person had attacked him and took his coat but they [nursing staff] did not believe him.” -Edward Carr, the man’s brother, said. Fox34 reported a horrific story of reckless indifference. An Army veteran’s family noticed bruises all over
The San Francisco Chronicle reported infamous California operator Mariner Health Care Inc. operates nursing homes with unsafe staffing levels and qualifications. A federal court issued a preliminary injunction for 19 of its facilities. The injunction will ensure residents at these facilities are given proper care in a safer environment. The California nursing home chain is being
South Carolina senators rejected a bill that would have banned nearly all abortions in a conservative state that has increasingly served patients across a region where Republican officials have otherwise curtailed access. A 22-21 vote Thursday marks the third time a near-total abortion ban has failed in the Republican-led chamber since the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v.
The Guardian reported South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham got frustrated and started making stuff up live on tv. Graham proposed a national 15-week abortion ban after insisting it was an issue for states to decide. He has no principles and flip flops all the time. He ignored his flip flop and deflected questions with obviously
Medication theft is a major problem in the long term care industry. Another caregiver at a long term care facility is in trouble. Aaliyah H. Patton pleaded guilty this week in Spartanburg County General Sessions Court. Law enforcement said she stole medicine prescribed to a resident at the assisted living home where she was working. Lakewood
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