Ok, not everything I post on the Nursing Homes Abuse Blog about is super serious issues— here’s something in the ‘just for fun’ category. Below is a picture of 84-year-old Opaline Harper being crowned Ms. Nursing Home Alabama by the current regular Miss Alabama Ashley Davis. Ms. Harper was chosen the winner from 67 contestants… Continue Reading
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Should Medicaid Dictate Who Receives Medical Treatment?
Posted in MedicareAn anticipated decision by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals may alter the way medical treatment is dispensed for Medicaid recipients. Under the current system, Medicaid recipients are entitled to receive ‘medically necessary’ treatment as prescribed by their physician. In cases of disabled or handicapped people this frequently means home nursing care by a CNA… Continue Reading
CNA Charged With Elder Abuse In Connection With Identity Theft Of Alabama Nursing Home Resident
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesAuthorities are looking for Jacqueline Anne Lumpkin, a certified nursing assistant at an Alabama Nursing Home, who is accused of stealing an elderly resident’s identity to fraudulently buy goods and services valued at more than $5,000. Warrants for Lumpkin’s arrest were issued on December 4, 2008 and she is being charged with: elder abuse /… Continue Reading