Some of the worst problems in the nursing home industry are rooted in insufficient incident reports or reports that go uninvestigated. This decades-old problem is well known, has been the subject of government subcommittee reports since the 1980s, and has inspired legislation like the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987. However, the fight for better […]
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We follow the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care closely. They post valuable updates about policy, the state of care across the country, and more. Additionally, they play a vital role in Residents’ Rights Month and host a podcast with tons of great information. To help them continue their great work, we’d like to
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is the perfect chance to learn more about abuse, where it happens, how to prevent it, and who is likely to be victimized. This day of awareness was started in 2006 in partnership with International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United
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Currently, nursing home evictions are one of the most confusing and threatening issues facing residents. The procedures surrounding evictions are not strict enough and the results of evictions can be potentially disastrous. As a result, new legislation, AB 1309, has been suggested in California to help protect residents and hold nursing homes to a higher
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