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Recent Posts from Nursing Home Law Blog

• Government List Ranks Worst Nursing Homes

  Seeking a nursing home for a loved one in the Boston area? You will want to check out this list first. The center for Medicare and Medicaid services released the 54 worst nursing homes in November,…

• "Safe Patient Handling Practices Act" Becomes Law in New Jersey

  I found an article online recently that discusses a new law in New Jersey that will require hospitals and nursing homes to have appropriate lifts and patient handling equipment available for patients. The new legislation…

• Americas Watchdog's Corporate Whistleblower Center Releases Annual Report

  Americas Watchdog's Corporate Whistleblower Center is releasing its annual report on Medicare & Medicaid fraud, and according to the group things have never been worse. The report focuses on nursing homes, drug/medical device companies, not…

• Know Your Rights

  Below is a general overview of nursing homes' responsibility to abide by federal and state law.  Nursing homes that receive medicaid and or medicare are required to comply with federal legislation. Federal legislation calls for…

• Heparin Injury Attorneys Investigating Potential Claims

  Lately there has been a lot of news about contaminated batches of the blood thinning drug Heparin injuring patients.  The injury attorneys of my firm are actively investigating potential Heparin injury claims on behalf of…

• Digitek Injury Lawyers Investigate Possilbe Claims

  We wanted to inform the readers of our blog of the recent recall for the drug Digitek. Digitek was initially prescribed to treat cardiac arrhythimas and heart failure, but more recently has been known to…

• Call your state's Ombudsman's office if your loved one has been abused in a nursing home or assisted living facility

  One of the greatest obstacles to helping victims of abuse and neglect is the failure of nursing homes to self police. More often than not, we see a complete lack of investigation - even in…

• Nursing Home abuse and whistle blowers in New York state

  Here is an article I recently read, which outlines not only allegations of abuse, but also retaliation against a whistle blower who reported the abuse. The article contains helpful links for families looking to research…

• Nursing Home Sued by U.S. Department of Labor for unpaid Wages

  One of the most important responsibilities of nursing home owners is to treat their employees well.  This leads to a positive environment, which fosters good care and enthusiasm among staff.  As may be seen, the…

• Tracy bill pushes more options for elderly healthcare

  I found an article the other day relating to recent legislation that passed in Tennessee to increase options for elderly health care. Two bills sponsored by Tennessee Sate Senators passed the Senate aimed at helping…

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