Medication management in assisted living facilities is a critical aspect of ensuring the health and well-being of residents. However, like any complex process involving multiple stakeholders and steps, medication errors can occur. These mistakes can have serious consequences for the residents’ health and safety, highlighting the need for stringent protocols and continuous staff training to…
When we have our elderly loved ones entered into a nursing home or rehabilitation facility, we expect that they will be treated properly and with care and compassion. But this is not always the case, sadly. There are far too many cases of nursing home neglect and abuse in Virginia that can lead to serious…
Each year, there are more than two million patients are victims of nursing home abuse. This means that one in 10 seniors will experience some type of abuse during their senior years. Virginia law does provide nursing home abuse victims and their families legal recourse to obtain financial compensation for their injuries. If your loved…
One of the most sinister and disturbing trends in nursing homes is neglect. Neglect clearly demonstrates a wanton disregard for a patient well-being and rights. It can take many different forms, but each is extremely hurtful and malicious. Neglect and abuse in nursing homes cannot be ignored. In one study, 2,000 nursing home residents were…
A deadly year at a nursing home in upstate New York led an insurance carrier to drop coverage for the Maplewood Manor. The nursing facility’s carrier refused to renew its contract for another year, saying that two suspicious resident deaths and another resident who fell and injured her hip provided the justification for avoiding continuing…