Patients in nursing homes often feel distressed. Their resulting behavior makes providing care more challenging. Regardless, caregivers are never allowed to retaliate against patients. Nursing home employees are sometimes guilty of gross abuse and neglect. For...
Over $1 Billion Recovered In Mass Torts, Class Actions, Nursing Home & Personal Injury Claims
Month: September 2021
Should Pennsylvania Nursing Home Residents Get More Than 4 Hours Of Care?
When you apply to put your loved one in a nursing home, you want to know that the facility you choose prioritizes the highest standards of care. States often measure this care through various metrics like daily hours of care. Many organizations have weighed in on the...
Are Pennsylvania’s nursing home reform proposals realistic?
In July of 2021, Pennsylvania's Department of Health announced massive nursing home reforms. Supporters believe these changes will improve the care that patients receive. Many believe that the changes are too sweeping and are thus unattainable. Whether these reforms...
How To Remove A Resident From An Abusive Or Negligent Nursing Home
If you suspect that a loved one is being abused or neglected at a nursing home, your instinct may be to remove them as soon as possible. However, you cannot simply walk out the door with them. You will need a plan, and there are many details to consider before taking...