Every nursing home abuse case I get involved with ultimately boils down to problems with staffing— or simply an inadequate supply of it. Particularly when dealing with a vulnerable group of patients in a nursing home or hospital, even minor errors can result in exceedingly complex medical complications. While my impressions on staffing issues in… Continue Reading
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Are Nursing Homes Required To Have Certain Numbers Of Staff?
Posted in Frequently Asked Questions"Are nursing homes required to have certain numbers of staff" -Edward, Highland Park, IL Illinois does not require a specific staff to patient ratio for Illinois nursing home facilities. The responsibility lies on each facility to determine the staffing needs to meet the needs of its residents. (Section 300.1230 – Staffing) The Administrative Code requires… Continue Reading