"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Nursing Home Fall-Policy Not Such A Great Idea For Patients
Perhaps no topic in nursing home litigation is more hotly contested that resident fall cases. At the heart of the issue is really the feasibility of the facility in preventing patient falls. Certainly, this topic will continue to be hotly debated amongst nursing home operators and patient advocates as the rights of the patients are balanced against the feasibility of fall prevention techniques. The nursing home fall debate once again made news headlines in Ohio when the family of a deceased nursing home patient filed a lawsuit against the facility in the aftermath of their mother's death shortly following...
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Nursing Home Abuse Blog Readers Highlight Issues Facing Many Patients & Families
I am grateful to our readers who continually supply me some great topics to write about. I also receive questions from readers regarding a particular situation they may be experiencing. I try to answer every question I get or direct readers to a resource to get more information. I have put many of commonly encountered questions in our FAQ category for easy access. Don't worry, I never disclose your personal information. Here are some of the most popular FAQ's: How do I get a copy of medical records from a nursing home? One of the most important steps in determining...
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Are nursing home patients protected under federal law?
"Are nursing home patients protected under federal law?" -Tom, Edina, Minnesota Although many nursing home patients frequently feel trapped within the situation they are currently in, nursing home patients actually have many rights granted to them under federal law. Federal law empowers nursing home patients to make decisions with respect to their medical treatment and personal care. Federal law guarantees the following: 1. The right to participate in your care planning along with the right to refuse particular treatments. A customized care plan must be developed for every nursing home patient. Nursing home patients (or their representatives) may...
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