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’:… Continue Reading
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Are Nursing Homes Just Self Serve Drug Counters For Employees?
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesThe case of a nurse intentionally giving a lethal doses of morphine to a resident at a Chicago- area nursing home raises many concerns surrounding patient care, but one that jumps out at me is: who is looking after the medication stash in nursing homes? Are most facilities so short staffed that no person is… Continue Reading
Bar Coding To Reduce Mistakes With Administration Of Medication
Posted in Medication ErrorsA Kansas hospital is using a bar coding system- the same technology that allows grocery clerks to quickly scan bags of groceries– to help with verification when administering medication at the bedside. Many hospitals, nursing homes and long-term care facilities are quickly seeking new ways to cut down on the number of mistakes involving medication… Continue Reading