Advocacy & Quality Care
We are officially in the midst of Residents’ Rights Month and there is a lot of work we can all do to improve care across
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Amplify Our Voices: Preparing for Residents’ Rights Month
Residents’ Rights Month starts on October 1 which means we only have a few more days to plan how we will be advocating for nursing
3 Ways to Create an Aging-Friendly World
While policy changes, laws, and legal precedents are great ways to better the nursing home industry, they require time, legal action, the legislative process, and
5 Takeaways: Art Gharibian’s Advocate Arbitration Article
Art Gharibian had the honor of being published in the September issue of Advocate Magazine. His article talked about arbitration agreements, their complexities, the laws
Update: CMS Submits Staffing Standard Rule Proposal
Since 2022, when the Biden administration released their proposed nursing home reforms, staffing standards have been in the spotlight. Nursing homes have always suffered when
Breaking Down Medical Malpractice with Gharibian Law
Of the areas of law that the Gharibian Law team specializes in, medical malpractice can be the most complicated. Anyone can be the victim of
California Law & Elder Abuse Restraining Orders
Whether you’re aging in place or living in an assisted living nursing home, there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself before
3 Resources to Help You Choose A Nursing Home
Protecting yourself and loved ones often starts with knowledge and resources. Preventing abuse starts with using knowledge and resources available to carefully analyze your options
In the News: Residents Can Sue Government-Run Homes
Protecting residents’ rights requires constant recognition of those rights, as well as allowing residents to fight back through legal means. In the past, the ability
Act Now: Support Staffing Standards
Since the beginning of the year we’ve been talking about the Biden administration’s proposed nursing home reforms. Among these reforms is the proposal for an
California DPH New Complaint Substantiation Rules
Submitting a complaint about nursing care or reporting abuse can be a stressful situation. Not only do residents often fear retaliation for reporting abuse, but
Report: Fear of Retaliation Stifles Abuse Reports
For those completely dependent on others for their daily care needs, the threat of potential retaliation is enough to totally silence them. The threat of
What You Need to Know About 22 CCR § 87470 & Infection Control
In the wake of multiple natural disasters across the country as well as a pandemic, nursing homes and lawmakers are reevaluating their safety and emergency
Advocacy Opportunities & Consumer Voice
Advocating for nursing home residents and older Americans at risk of abuse has never been easier. There are plenty of opportunities available. Some key advocacy
Report: Poor Investigations and Inspections
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
3 National Consumer Voice Projects You Should Know About
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
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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
Nursing Home Evictions & AB 1309
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
Update: California Covid Policies
We are finally in the stage of the pandemic where policies are being loosened, and normalcy is returning to public and medical spaces. The official
Report: Nursing Homes are Severely Understaffed
Understaffing is no secret to anyone who has experience in the nursing home and care industry. It’s a topic we’ve covered extensively, and an issue
