Nursing Home Abuse Center provides comprehensive information about nursing home abuse and neglect in the United States.
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30 May 2019
How Can an Attorney Assist You with a Plan of Care? Call 1-800-516-4783 for a free consultation about the best way to proceed with your unique situation. nursinghomeabusecenter.org/g…
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5 Oct 2020
#COVID19 related lawsuits are being filed against nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Families whose relatives died from the virus while living in such facilities are filing claims alleging gross negligence and willful misconduct. Learn more: bit.ly/30AhQjj
23 Sep 2020
Tomorrow is Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Falls are the number one cause of injury-related emergency room visits for older adults, the leading cause of hip fractures and are responsible for many fatal head injuries. To learn more on fall injuries, visit: bit.ly/3kDpK2W
15 Sep 2020
Nursing home residents are 6 times more likely to present with sepsis in the ER. September is Sepsis Awareness Month - @SepsisAlliance And for quick access to important information: bit.ly/2RwmJ7T Learn more about sepsis in nursing homes here: bit.ly/35AAJWA
1 Sep 2020
A nursing home nurse who cared for #COVID19 patients is suing her employer after being terminated for reporting unsafe conditions She claims a lack of air conditioning on days that reached over 100 degrees resulted in the death of at least two patients. bit.ly/32EPMeR
24 Aug 2020
Nursing homes that received funds in accordance to the #CARESAct are under investigation. Many of these facilities, both nonprofit and for-profit, have settled civil lawsuits in recent years with the Justice Department. Great article: @washingtonpost (wapo.st/322qTcI)
30 Jun 2020
The @CMSGov has published COVID-19 nursing home data telling which nursing homes have confirmed positive COVID-19 cases and deaths. More information about the data here: bit.ly/3eKNdN1.
23 Jun 2020
A man who worked at Oak Hill Cares nursing home in Jones, Oklahoma, was arrested after sexually assaulting a resident. Learn more information about this horrible case here: bit.ly/2UwvIs6.
21 Jun 2020
It is Father’s Day! Nursing Home Abuse Center would like to take this time to recognize fathers and grandfathers. You are a true reflection of love and care.
19 Jun 2020
After COVID-19 caused the lockdown of many nursing homes and long-term care facilities, reports have shown a drastic drop in the number of elder abuse claims. But is there really a drop? More details of the abuse report here: bit.ly/2zJR11W.
15 Jun 2020
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month! Nursing Home Abuse Center would like to take this time to raise awareness about elder abuse. Learn about nursing home abuse, signs and prevention here: bit.ly/2xy7pRY.
4 Jun 2020
To extend protections at area nursing homes, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the Houston Health Department will visit and provide comprehensive education and technology assistance. Read the details here: bit.ly/3dexl4T .
2 Jun 2020
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month! Nursing Home Abuse Center would like to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and the risks of Alzheimer’s abuse or neglect in nursing homes. Learn more here: nursinghomeabusecenter.org/t…
28 May 2020
Texas governor Greg Abbott has ordered COVID-19 testing of all nursing home residents and staff in the state. Now, there are rising concerns among nursing home operators about how to complete this task. Learn more details here: bit.ly/2XlA2KU.
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19 May 2020
North Carolina lawmakers are proposing a bill that would prevent lawsuits against doctors and nursing home staff amid the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about it here:bit.ly/3fVGgKj.
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14 May 2020
It is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month!
Take a look at these graphics to learn some facts about osteoporosis in nursing homes. #osteoporosis
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12 May 2020
One of the two nursing homes chosen to house residents with COVID-19 declined to house them due to media intrusion and disruptions. Read more details here: bit.ly/3ccWBrp.
7 May 2020
May is Older Americans Month! We would like to take this time to provide older Americans with resources designed to help them live a healthy, happy and safe life. nursinghomeabusecenter.org/
21 Apr 2020
Southeast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in #SanAntonio registered more than 70 cases of COVID-19 and at least one death. Medicare’s reports show a history of fines and dozens of violations. Read more details here: bit.ly/39QpgRn. #Texas #NursingHome #COVID19
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15 Apr 2020
There is a terrible and alarming situation happening in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Shortages of masks, gloves and gowns are more serious than what hospitals are experiencing. Read more about this tragic situation: bit.ly/3e9jkGf. #How2020CouldGetWorse
1 Apr 2020
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Provide support to nursing home residents by learning the signs of abuse and how to get help. Visit this link to learn more:bit.ly/2UwvIs6.
#SAAM #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #NursingHomeAbuse #SexualAbuse #ElderAbuse