Lots Of Information On Nursing Homes Is Out There--- It Frequently Is A Matter Of Knowing Where To Look
One of the most common questions I receive is, 'What do you know about this facility?" While I am familiar with some of the "frequent fliers" and certainly don't mind sharing my experiences, there really is a tremendous amount of information on facilities that can be easily obtained via the internet and via states' department of health websites and through Medicare's Nursing Home Compare site. While much of the information and nursing home survey findings can make for some dull reading, there really is quite a bit of material that can be accessed on individual facilities. A the Nursing Homes...
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Learning About Nursing Homes, Part 1: Nursing Home Surveys
For many families, there's a real feeling of helplessness when it comes to selecting a nursing home for a loved one or perhaps learning more about an existing one. Certainly, with many families living vast distances from their loved ones, I can sympathize as to the feelings of despair. However, there is some good news. With nothing more than a computer and access to the internet, you can actually learn a great deal about the facility where your loved one lives. Sure, nothing will take the place of a visit to the facility itself, but with a little digging in...
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Sunrise Cited For Neglect After Assisted Living Facility Fails To Provide Timely Treatment For An Injured Resident
Officials at the Minnesota Department of Health have cited a Sunrise Senior Living facility in Rochester, MN for improper care after the facility failed to provide medical attention to a patient who was visibly injured in an altercation with another patient. According to the department of health investigation, a resident sustained a bruise to his head after he was kicked by another resident. Despite visible bruising and swelling on his head, staff at the Sunrise facility failed to summon any medical attention for more than 24-hours after the condition was originally noticed. The man died due to a traumatic brain...
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Steps To Take When Filing A Nursing Home Complaint With A State Agency
In cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect, filing a complaint with a state agency regarding the incident can be incredibly important with respect to getting answers about how an incident occurred and securing valuable information should the matter be litigated in the future. John Kormanik who produces an excellent Nursing Home Abuse Advocate Blog, recently made some extremely useful suggestions before initiating the complaint with your state agency. Here are John's suggestions: Provider / Facility Name and City Name of Patient/Resident Detailed Statement of Care Provided And Any Negative Outcomes Names of Witnesses Your Name and Contact Information; unless...
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