More Improvements At Medicare's 'Nursing Home Compare' Website
We spend a lot of time talking about the problems with modern-day nursing homes, but I find the most important improvement in U.S. nursing homes is the development of Medicare's nursing home compare website. The site provides a one-stop-shop for families seeking information on a particular facility or when researching facilities within a particular area. Last week the site underwent some subtle-- yet important changes that I optimistically believe will help make families gather important care information and ultimately improve the care that's ultimately provided to patients. On April 23rd, CMS implemented the following Nursing Home Compare Changes: Easier...
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Do Nursing Home Inspectors Need To Exercise More Regulatory Muscle With Dangerous Facilities?
We recently discussed the case of Donald Brown, a nursing home patient who had a prolific life as an attorney and legislator in Texas. Despite Mr. Brown’s professional accomplishments, he found himself in a situation encountered by folks from all walks of life—neglect in a nursing home. Now, his daughter is pursuing a nursing home lawsuit against the facility (Willis Nursing and Rehabilitation) where he developed advanced stage bed sores and subsequently died. A Texas television station now has look deeper into the complaints made against this facility and skilled nursing facilities across the state of Texas. ...
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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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