Nursing Home Injury Laws
In times of need, locating necessary information regarding the legal rights and resources for nursing home patients can be difficult and imposing. In this respect, we are proud to introduce a new resource for patients, families and practitioners looking for a concise compilation of information regarding nursing home laws. Nursing Home Injury Laws, provides every states': Nursing Home Laws Medical Malpractice Laws State Resources Applicable State Code Common Nursing Home Injuries Glossary Recognized Books & Journals Nursing Home FAQ Additionally, we will be posting regular updates regarding important developments relevant to nursing home care within each state. Here is a...
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Do Former Inmates Deserve To Be Living In Nursing Homes?
Sure, I may be a little groggy from my Thanksgiving gluttony, but this story regarding the placement of former inmates into nursing homes and assisted living facilities caught my eye. The Georgia Department of Corrections (DOC) is holding a series of meetings with nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other organizations for the purpose of recruiting them to house criminals who have served their jail time and need housing or specialized care. I'm sure many of these felons genuinely need medical assistance and psychological support after serving time in jail, but this just seems like a recipe for danger. Feel...
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Can Assisted Living Facilities Adequately Care For Alzheimer's Patients?
Is it fair to expect an assisted living facility-- loosely regulated entities that help residents with daily living activities to care for a person with Alzheimer's? Assisted living facilities (ALF's) are intended to provide a semi-structured environment to (primarily) elderly group. Meals are prepared and staff are intended to provide residents with daily living activities. Unlike nursing homes, ALF's are not intended to provide skilled nursing care. In the case of Alzheimer's patients, many ALF's accept these people despite the fact that many offer no specialized care for them. Is this a case of corporate greed putting its quest...
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