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What’s in Store for Nursing Home Staffing Standards with the Incoming Administration

For a few years now, the staffing standard for nursing homes has been at the forefront of long-term care policy change. Between the initial final rule from CMS and the significant discussion and backlash that followed from various avenues, it is hard to say which way the legislature currently stands. To add more unknowns, the […]

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12 New California Laws Improving Nursing Home Care

News and Commentary / Elaine Atherholt

It’s been a few years since the Biden administration added nursing home care to their list of priorities. Since then, we’ve seen a variety of improvements in awareness, if not in policy itself. However, we are still seeing clear pushes for better care and improved policy. In California, Governor Newsom signed twelve new laws each

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Los Angeles Nursing Home Negligence “Substantial Factor” in Two Deaths

In less than three months, two residents of the Ararat Nursing Facility in Mission Hills died under suspicious circumstances that directly point to negligence. After investigation, violations were found at the nursing home which were cited as “substantial factors” in the deaths of one resident in March and another in June. Both resident deaths were

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Key Resources for Caregivers

News and Commentary / Elaine Atherholt

We often focus our attention on the residents and elderly Americans who need care. But what about the caregivers? They need just as much support and just as many resources to do their job and take care of some of America’s most vulnerable citizens. In fact, it might be more important that caregivers have what

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Online Nursing Home Resident Resources

News and Commentary / Elaine Atherholt

Despite our best efforts to provide key resources to nursing home residents across the country, there is always new information to share. While there may be many in-person trainings, conferences, and plenty of people to go to for help (such as your ombudsman), there are also a huge number of online resources for nursing home

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12 Takeaways from the Resident Council Guide

News and Commentary / Elaine Atherholt

The adage is true: knowledge is power. Knowing your rights and the policies that shape quality care is incredibly important to bettering the nursing home and care facility industry. But there is also power in using your voice. For those residents who are still able to advocate for themselves or are passionate about advocating for

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The 8 Recommendations for Addressing Elder Abuse at the Federal Level

Elder Abuse Law, News and Commentary / Elaine Atherholt

Our local efforts to prevent abuse have helped make great strides in protecting our most vulnerable elderly population. However, sometimes help is needed at a higher level. In the past decade an effort has been made at the federal level to reform the nursing home industry, address staffing needs, and so much more. In order

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Wrongful Death & When to Hire Gharibian Law

Medical Negligence / Elaine Atherholt

Our focus and specialty at Gharibian Law is primarily elder abuse and neglect cases, specifically those taking place in nursing homes. However, we have a few other law specialties that allow us to help other members of our community find justice for their loved ones. One of those areas of laws we practice is Wrongful

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3 Medical Resident Rights

Medical Negligence, Nursing Home Abuse / Elaine Atherholt

We often talk about resident rights in terms of quality of life, daily activities, and general care. But your rights stretch well beyond the right to a shower, good nutrition, and freedom from abuse. In fact, your rights encompass all aspects of your care, including your medical rights. As a nursing home resident, it might

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3 Facts About Fear of Retaliation from Consumer Voice

News and Commentary, Nursing Home Abuse / Elaine Atherholt

The fear of retaliation is a common result of consistent abuse. As a result, care facility residents and their families might keep quiet about their needs, neglect, and abuse, simply to prevent worsening circumstances. Fear of retaliation is almost a hidden form of abuse within nursing homes because both the retaliatory action and the fear

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