U.S. Representatives Introduced Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019
The Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019 (H.R. 5216 and S.2943) was introduced by United States Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Senator Richard Blumenthal. The ...
Settlement Doesn’t Always Mean Settling for Less
Settling cases before trial is an integral part of our civil justice system. In fact, this is what happens most frequently—cases are settled or are dismissed before a final ...
Ashcraft & Gerel’s Joe Musso Discusses Nursing Home Privacy Horrors
As millions of Americans prepared to enjoy the holidays with family and friends last week, a disturbing report from ProPublica gained national headlines. A review of the ...
The Empowered Caregiver Blog Part III:Nursing Home Resources
Becoming an Empowered Caregiver: Limited Nursing Home Resources The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home or an assisted living facility can be one of the most ...
The Empowered Caregiver Blog: Part II-First Impressions
Becoming an Empowered Caregiver: First Impressions Of course, we all want the very best possible care for our loved one in a healthcare facility. However, it is important to ...
Studies Link Staff Shortages and Patient Outcomes in Nursing Homes
Study after study has shown the direct link between low staffing levels and patient outcomes in hospitals and particularly nursing homes. Time and time again, ...
The Empowered Caregiver Blog: Part I
Becoming the Empowered Caregiver: Knowledge is Power For many of us in the baby boomer and generation X eras, our parents have become older and sometimes sickly. According ...