Nursing Home News & Articles

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Man Charged with Murder outside Nursing Home Sentenced

July 21, 2009

The man who beat and strangled a woman outside of a nursing home in Washington State was sentenced today to more than 16 years in prison. The killer, Joseph Njonge...

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Georgia Residents Moving to Nursing Homes Much Later

August 18, 2009

According to a recent report, which was presented by Georgia’s Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services, residents of the state have decreased since a nutritional...

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Australian Man Fights for Right to Starve to Death

August 11, 2009

A quadriplegic man who is lying in a nursing home in Australia has requested that he be allowed to starve to death. The man was an avid outdoor enthusiast and mountain climber...

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Legal Experts Question Legality, Ethics of Sex Bans in Nursing Homes

August 4, 2009

In the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, the federal government said that residents have the right “to live in an environment that enhances personal dignity, maintains independence...

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Federal Web Site Rates Nation’s Nursing Homes

July 14, 2009

When a federal agency created a Web site that rated the nation’s 15,600 nursing homes, many families were relieved to know that they would be able to choose a better...

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Sick Ohio Inmates May be Moved to Nursing Homes

July 9, 2009

An Ohio State Senate bill offers a proposal to send the sickest and most disabled...

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Study Finds that Mental Illness among Nursing Home Residents More Prevalent than Dementia

July 8, 2009

According to a recent analysis of America’s nursing home population, the number...

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Measure Protects Nursing Home Residents From Unfair Fees

Connecticut State Senate, Jun 19, 2008 Seniors can be forced to spend their limited monies on an installation fee that is not their choice or benefit, and the imposition of such fees is clearly

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Detectives Arrest Nursing Home Worker for Stealing from Patients

Washington County Sheriff's Office, Jun 05, 2008 Detectives concluded an investigation into ongoing thefts at Regency Park Assisted Living, with the arrest of a woman working at the nursing

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Gov. Ritter Marks Nurses Week by Signing Health Care Bills Into Law Today

State of Colorado, May 22, 2008 program for unprecedented collaboration between hospitals and nurses, and another that adds nursing-related quality measures to the Colorado Hospital Report

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In Texas, Federal Jury Convicts Former Nursing Home Executive

U.S. Department of Justice, Apr 24, 2008 Offenses related to his operation of nursing homes in Texas and elsewhere, announced

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Nursing Home Care Bill Introduced

United States Senator, Apr 10, 2008 Legislation to improve the quality of care in nursing homes with more and better information for consumers provided by the federal

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CMS Takes Next Step to Improve Quality in Nation's Nursing Homes

CMS, Mar 13, 2008 the agency began publishing the names of Special Focus Facility (SFF) nursing homes that had failed to improve significantly after being given the opportunity to do

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In Florida, Nursing Home Employee Arrested for Abuse of Disabled Resident

AGF, Feb 07, 2008 Palm Beach County man on charges that he struck a disabled resident of a nursing home where he was formerly

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Two Nursing Homes Object of Special Focus

Department of Public Health & Environment, Jan 22, 2008 Two out of approximately 200 nursing homes in Colorado were identified by state health officials as ?special focus facilities

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HHS Partners with Ohio and Pennsylvania to Raise Awareness On Planning for Long-Term Care

Administration on Aging, Jan 15, 2008 HHS Partners with Ohio and Pennsylvania to Raise Awareness On Planning for Long-Term

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AoA Announces Participation of Community Aging Service Providers in Medicare Senior Risk Reduction Demonstration

Administration on Aging, Jan 08, 2008 Effort will empower older adults to take greater control of their

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Nursing Home Company Settles Case, Beverly Adopts Ergonomic Measures To Reduce Back Injuries

Department of Labor, Jan 02, 2008 Nursing Home Company Settles Case, Beverly Adopts Ergonomic Measures To Reduce Back

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Senator Grassley Continues Efforts to Improve Safety for Nursing Home Residents

Senator Grassley of Iowa, Dec 18, 2007 Senator Grassley Continues Efforts to Improve Safety for Nursing Home

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CMS Publishes National List of Poor-Performing

Administration on Aging, Dec 11, 2007 Nursing Homes, Key Tool for Families Seeking Quality

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HHS Launches Initiative to Improve the Health of Hispanic Elders

Department of Health and Human Services, Nov 27, 2007 HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced an initiative to improve the health and quality of life of Hispanic

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Nearly One in Five Americans Say They Can’t Afford Needed Health Care

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dec 04, 2007 Nearly One in Five Americans Say They Can?t Afford Needed Health

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HHS’ Administration on Aging Provides Disaster Relief to Kansas Seniors

Administration on Aging, Nov 20, 2007 HHS? Administration on Aging Provides Disaster Relief to Kansas

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Administration on Aging Funds Projects to Help Older Adults Protect Pension Rights

Administration on Aging, Nov 06, 2007 Administration on Aging Funds Projects to Help Older Adults Protect Pension

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HHS Fights Home Health Agency Fraud

Administration on Aging, Oct 30, 2007 Demonstration Project Targets Fraudulent Business Practices in the Greater Los Angeles and Houston

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AoA Awards $700,000 to States to Help Seniors Access Legal Services

Administration on Aging, Oct 23, 2007 AoA Awards $700,000 to States to Help Seniors Access Legal

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Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Justice Fight Infusion Therapy Fraud

Administration on Aging, Oct 16, 2007 Strike Force Prosecutions and Demonstration Project Target Fraudulent Business Practices in South

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Nursing Home Residents Denied Proper Vision Care

Cosumer Affairs, Oct 09, 2007 University of Alabama at Birmingham reports that over two-thirds of nursing home patients have no record of a an eye exam in their

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HHS Announces $8.8 Million For New Nursing Home Diversion Programs

Administration on Aging, Oct 02, 2007 Grants Help Seniors Maintain

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Nursing Homes in Western New York Penalized

Staff Writer, Aug 28, 2007 A number of nursing homes located in Western New York have been cited by the state or federal governments after the biannual

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Caregiver Charged With Beating Elderly Patient

Staff Writer, Aug 17, 2007 The Baltimore police issued a warrant for Anastacia Olouch, a 53 year old home health care worker, after failing to appear in court on charges of beating a

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Senator Wants A Nursing Home Watch List

Sen. Chuck Grassley, Aug 10, 2007 Sen. Chuck Grassley wants a watch list created to alert the public about nursing homes nationwide that have repeatedly failed federal health and safety

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Senators Want National Background Checks For Nursing Home Workers

Senate Special Committee on Aging, Aug 01, 2007 The Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 would prevent those with criminal histories from working within long-term care settings by establishing a nationwide

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Violence in Nursing Homes an Understudied Threat

National Institutes of Health, Jul 25, 2007 While the traditional view of elder abuse in nursing homes involves staff harming residents, new research suggests residents may have more to fear from their

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Fradulent Tax Returns Filed Using Nursing Home Patient IDs

Staff Writer, Jul 20, 2007 17 people have been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly stealing the identities of numerous nursing home patients and using the information to file false

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California Nursing Home Fined in Heat Death Case

Enter Source, Jul 10, 2007 A nursing home located in Stockton has been fined $120,000 for the failure to properly care for 3 patients, including one 79 year old who died during 2006's heat

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Judge Orders Former St. Louis Nursing Home Administrator to Repay $80,000 She Took from Resident Trust Funds

Missouri Attorney General, Jul 02, 2007 A former administrator at a St Louis nursing and rehabilitation center who pleaded guilty to taking more than $80,000 from the trust funds of residents of the

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Senate Bill Would Create Nationwide Background Checks for Long-Term Care Workers

Press Release, Jun 15, 2007 This new system would coordinate abuse and neglect registries with state law enforcement registries, and also add a federal component to the background check

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GAO Report Finds Some Nursing Homes Repeatedly Harm Residents

GAO, Jun 08, 2007 In 2006, twenty percent of nursing homes were cited for serious deficiencies or those that caused actual harm to residents, according to a recent

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American Healthcare Management, Its CEO and Three Local Nursing Homes are Sentenced on Conspiracy Charges Involving Failure of Care at Nursing Facilities

Enter Source, May 29, 2007 American Healthcare Management Inc., its Chief Executive Officer and three nursing homes were sentenced on charges of conspiracy to defraud Medicare and

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Justice Department Reaches Settlement Regarding Conditions At Medical Center and Nursing Home

usdoj.gov, May 21, 2007 ?The agreement establishes systems to ensure that nursing home residents under the care of the state will receive adequate services to meet their

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Nursing Home Executives Indicted On Conspiracy, Fraud, False Statements, And Tax Charges

fbi.gov, May 14, 2007 This indictment reflects federal law enforcement?s commitment to effectively address those who use nursing homes to defraud the federal

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Pre-paid Funeral Scam Targets Elderly

insurance.ca.gov, May 07, 2007 Nearly 20 victims and potential victims already identified; investigators say there may be dozens

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Nursing Home Aide Convicted For Raping 90 Year-Old Resident Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison

oag.state.ny.us, Apr 30, 2007 Morrison, 46, of Utica, was sentenced to 25 years in prison followed by 5 years? post-release supervision for his conviction of Rape in the First

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Nursing Home Horror The Dark Side Of Fraud

fbi.gov, Apr 23, 2007 It was built into the system?a decision that led to horrific conditions at the nursing

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Attorney General Stumbo Announces Arrest Of Caretaker At London Assisted Living Facility

ag.ky.gov, Apr 16, 2007 Gabbard, of Manchester, Kentucky, is charged with Knowingly Abusing a Vulnerable Adult, a Class C Felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000

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Smoking Memo Urges Facility Operators To Protect Against Fire Risks

dhhs.state.nc.us, Apr 09, 2007 A March 12 fire killed one resident and injured 21 others in an adult care home in

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Attorney General Corbett Announces Arrest Of Three Women In Elder Abuse Case

attorneygeneral.gov, Apr 03, 2007 According to the criminal charges, Cameron failed to provide proper care to a 72-year old patient, Patricia

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Nursing Home Aide Convicted For Raping 90-Year-Old Resident

oag.state.ny.us, Mar 27, 2007 background check would have revealed that Mr. Morrison had previously been convicted of one felony drug offense in

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CEO Sentenced On Conspiracy Charges Involving Failure of Care at Nursing Facilities

stlouis.fbi.gov, Mar 19, 2007 Due to lack of adequate staffing at these facilities, numerous residents of the three nursing homes suffered from dehydration and

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Spring Valley Nurse Aide Pleads Guilty To Abusing Elderly Man In Nursing Home

oag.state.ny.us, Mar 14, 2007 Ms. Joseph faces up to one year in jail.Sentencing is scheduled for March 22,

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Nursing Home Violations For The Month Of September

illinois.gov, Mar 06, 2007 A resident was found unresponsive and subsequently pronounced

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Everett Nursing Assistant Suspended For Patient Abuse And Sexual Misconduct

access.wa.gov, Feb 28, 2007 An Everett nursing assistant has been suspended from practice based on allegations of sexual

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Spring Valley Nurse Aide Pleads Guilty To Abusing Elderly Man In Nursing Home

oag.state.ny.us, Feb 21, 2007 As a result of her plea, Ms. Joseph faces up to one year in jail. Sentencing is scheduled for March 22,

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Legislation to Continue High-Quality Nursing Home Care

state.tx.us, Feb 14, 2007 The nursing home staffing enhancement program has a proven record of providing outstanding care for the elderly and we must protect this

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Medicare Long-Term Care Hospital Improvement Act Of 2007

hatch.senate.gov, Feb 07, 2007 which aims to restructure which patients are admitted to long-term, acute-care (LTAC)

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$24.2 Million Federal Grant to Help Connecticut Residents Move from Nursing Homes

ct.gov, Jan 31, 2007 Federal grant to pioneer new ways of helping people move from nursing facilities and other institutions to life at home with family and

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Statewide Report on Resident Satisfaction for Nursing Home Care in Rhode Island

health.ri.gov, Jan 24, 2007 Future reporting will enable consumers and providers to look at changes in satisfaction and in quality of care over

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DCA Adopts New Nursing Home Sprinkler Rule

nj.gov, Jan 17, 2007 All nursing homes in New Jersey will now be required to have automatic sprinkler

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CMS Proposes To Require Nursing Homes Across America To Install Sprinklers

hhs.gov, Jan 10, 2007 Automatic sprinkler systems are integral to increasing safety in nursing

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Arrests In $1.4 Million Medi-Cal And Medicare Fraud Scheme

ca.gov, Jan 04, 2007 Among the crimes committed by the trio are the fraudulent reporting of medical services that were never

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Nursing Home Violations in Illinois

Illinois Government News Network, Dec 14, 2006 Include failure to ensure a resident was not subjected to psychological abuse and punishment by

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Fogarty Lauds Nursing Home Survey Satisfaction Survey

Rhode Island Government, Dec 07, 2006 Release of the first ever quality report on resident and family satisfaction in Rhode Island nursing

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Determining Neglect and Abuse in Nursing Homes

NCCNHR, Dec 01, 2006 Abuse and Neglect in Nursing

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Bill Aimed At Prevention And Treatment Of Elder Abuse

US Senate, Nov 22, 2006 Effort to address the problem of elder abuse, neglect and

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Bill Requires Police Notification Of Nursing Home Abuse

General Legislative Assembly, Nov 15, 2006 Neglect or mistreatment shall immediately notify the state police or the police department of the city or town in which the abuse

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Arrest Of Nursing Home Operator In Connection With Alleged Bribery

State of California, Nov 08, 2006 Alleged bribery of a nursing home inspector for the Los Angeles County Department of Health

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In Illinois, Nursing Home Violations Listing Released

State of Illinois, Nov 01, 2006 Most serious licensure violation imposed by the state pertains to a condition in which there is a substantial probability that death or serious mental or physical

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Iowa Senator Grassley Advances Elder Justice Bill Through Committee

U.S. Senate, Oct 25, 2006 unanimous committee approval of bipartisan legislation to help prevent elder abuse and give consumers more information to guide nursing home

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Indictment Returned Against Kentucky Nursing Home Owner

ag.ky.gov, Oct 17, 2006 The indictment was sought by the Medicaid Fraud & Abuse Control Division of Attorney General Stumbo?s

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DSHS Fines Privately Owned Nursing Home In Spokane

dshs.wa.gov, Oct 10, 2006 It is licensed to and operated by Sunshine Health Facilities Inc, serving Medicaid, Medicare, and private-pay

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Waterbury Nursing Home To Stay Open Under New Ownership

ct.gov, Oct 03, 2006 The facility currently employs 219 people and is licensed for 150

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Governor Proclaims Rights Of Nursing Home Residents

Press Release, Sep 26, 2006 the importance of quality care and quality of life for the over 15,000 Nebraskans who currently reside in nursing

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Former Nursing Assistant Sentenced For Neglect

, Sep 19, 2006 The victim is an 87 year old woman who suffers from dementia, seizure disorders, chronic pain as well as other health related

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Attorney General Announces Indictment Returned Against Northern Kentucky Nursing Home Owner

Press Release, Sep 12, 2006 The indictment was sought by the Medicaid Fraud & Abuse Control Division of Attorney General Stumbo?s

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Former Nursing Home Employee Found Guilty Of Abusing A Vulnerable Adult

Press Release, Sep 05, 2006 The resident was 74 years old, suffered from end stage Alzheimer's disease, had a feeding tube, and could not even turn herself over in

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Legislation To Protect Elderly From Abuse And Exploitation

Press Release, Aug 29, 2006 This bill will bring focus to the problem of elder abuse and elevate it to the same level as other family violence issues, like domestic violence and child

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Nurse Aide Indicted For Raping Nursing Home Resident

Press Release, Aug 22, 2006 for forcibly raping a 90-year-old female resident of the nursing home who suffers from

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State Announces Investigation Of Death At Stocton Nursing Home

Press Release, Aug 15, 2006 The evacuation reportedly occurred because of high

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Nursing Home Agrees to $26,000 Penalty and to Investigate Facility's Groundwater Discharge System

Press Release, Aug 08, 2006 During rain events, inflow may be entering the system through cracks, a possibility that GGNSC will investigate using a small camera to inspect its

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Senators Burr and Dodd Introduce Nursing Home Fire Safety Act

Press Release, Aug 01, 2006 The legislation would authorize funding through loans or grants to nursing homes to retrofit fire sprinkler systems into their

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Nursing Home Operator in Connection with Alleged Bribery

ag.ca.gov, Jul 25, 2006 has arrested the owner of six skilled nursing facilities in Southern and Central California in connection with the alleged bribery of a nursing home inspector for the

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Appeal Process Of Nursing Home In Michigan

State of Michigan, Jul 17, 2006 A complainant who is dissatisfied with the determination or investigation by the Bureau of Health Systems may request a

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Arrest Of Elderly Home Operator For Bribery Of Nursing Home Inspector

ag.ca.gov, Jun 07, 2006 Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse has arrested the owner of six skilled nursing facilities in Southern and Central

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2006 Medicare Premium And Coinsurance Rates

questions.medicare.gov, May 24, 2006 The following is a listing of the Medicare premium, deductible, and coinsurance rates that will be in effect in

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California Elder Abuse In Nursing Home

ag.ca.gov, May 11, 2006 Announced that he has secured the settlement of a civil lawsuit he filed against Pleasant Care

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18 Felony Counts Of Abuse And Neglect In Nursing Home

michigan.gov, Apr 26, 2006 Connection with the death of 50-year old female

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Campaign To Redue Nursing Home Elder Abuse And Neglect

cms.hhs.gov, Apr 13, 2006 HCFA is asking nursing homes to display the posters as part of its education campaign to prevent abuse and

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Taunton, Mass. Textile Company Pays $26,000 Fine for Chemical Spill

yosemite.epa.gov, Apr 13, 2006 It's very important that individuals and companies follow the appropriate industry practices related to bulk chemical deliveries and that they adhere to standard

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DOJ Reaches Settlement Regarding Conditions at New York Nursing Home

Enter Source, Mar 23, 2006 The agreement follows an investigation conducted jointly by the Civil Rights

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Illinois Elder Care

illinois.gov/PressReleases, Mar 06, 2006 Another elder care law, the Nursing Home Ombudsman Program, has been adopted brining Illinois into compliance with federal

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State Inspection Of Nursing Home

medicare.gov, Feb 20, 2006 In addition, States have a contract with CMS to monitor those nursing homes that want to be eligible to provide care to Medicare and Medicaid

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Handling Medications For Nursing Home In Ohio

pharmacy.ohio.gov, Feb 06, 2006 Dispensed to a nursing home patient and they have never officially allowed any controlled substance drug stock to be maintained in a nursing

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In Texas, Senior Citizen Safety And Health

state.tx.us, Jan 23, 2006 The Office of the Attorney General seeks to protect senior Texans and other health-care service consumers from

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NJ Nursing Home Theft Of 1.7 Million

NJ.Gov, Jan 06, 2006 Division of Criminal Justice has charged the financial Controller of an Essex County nursing and rehabilitation home with stealing more than $1.7 million from the

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Nursing Home Cheating Residents Out Of Medicare Millions

FBI.gov, Dec 23, 2005 He cheated elderly patients in the three nursing homes he

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New York State Medicaid Program Probe Obtains $7 Million Repayment

state.ny.us, Nov 30, 2005 Continuing efforts to recover Medicaid overpayments lost to provider waste, fraud and

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NY Erie County Nursing Home Sued For Medicaid Overpayments

NY.gov, Nov 18, 2005 These audits are part of Attorney General Spitzer?s continuing efforts to recover Medicaid overpayments lost to provider fraud and

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Ergonomics Guidelines Announced for the Nursing Home Industry

osha.gov, Oct 14, 2005 OSHA Administrator John Henshaw today announced the first in a series of industry-specific

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Psychotropic Drug Use in Nursing Homes

oig.hhs.gov, Nov 10, 2005 A chemical restraint is the use of a drug to control an individual?s behavior and is legally appropriate only if used to ensure the physical safety of residents or

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Improving Nursing Home Facilities Under The Jurisdiction Including The Joliet, Illinois

loc.gov, Sep 16, 2005 Improving Nursing Home Facilities Under The Jurisdiction Including The Joliet,

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Developmental Center, At Waukegan Responsible For Relatives Or Supervised Residential Program Under Nursing Home Care Act

hhs.gov, Sep 16, 2005 Developmental Center, At Waukegan Responsible For Relatives Or Supervised Residential Program Under Nursing Home Care

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When You Can't Go Home Again Using Consumer Law To Protect Illinois Nursing Home Abuse To Residents

consumerlaw.org, Sep 13, 2005 When You Can't Go Home Again Using Consumer Law To Protect Illinois Nursing Home Abuse To

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Many Nursing Homes In Chicago Have Violations That Cause Actual Harm To Residents

house.gov, Sep 09, 2005 Many Nursing Homes In Chicago Have Violations That Cause Actual Harm To

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84 percent of Nursing Homes Fail To Meet Minimum Staffing Standards Have 60 Percent More Health And Safety Violations

house.gov, Sep 07, 2005 CHICAGO, IL U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky, Rod Blagojevich and Bobby Rush today released a

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Factors Driving Nursing Home Litigation

senate.gov, Aug 31, 2005 Factors Driving Nursing Home

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State Governments Oversee The Licensing Of Nursing Homes

medicare.gov, Aug 24, 2005 States have a contract with CMS to monitor those nursing homes that want to be eligible to provide care to Medicare and Medicaid

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Smith Disappointed that House Refuses to Address Health Care Crisis in United States

house.gov, Aug 16, 2005 Smith Disappointed that House Refuses to Address Health Care Crisis in United

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The Protection And Care Of Elderly And Disabled Patients In Nursing Homes

senate.gov, Aug 10, 2005 The Protection And Care Of Elderly And Disabled Patients In Nursing

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Requirement Of Expert Certification Of Merit Before A Medical Or Nursing Home Liability Lawsuit Can Be Filed

ok.gov, Aug 05, 2005 Requirement Of Expert Certification Of Merit Before A Medical Or Nursing Home Liability Lawsuit Can Be

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Nursing Home Quality Of Care May Suffer If Budget Shortfalls Force States To Freeze Or Reduce Medicaid Rates

Department of Health and Human Services, Jul 19, 2005 Documentation of pain, an often neglected domain of

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Bill Would Prevent Abusive Employees From Work In Nursing Homes And Home Health Care

senate.gov, Jul 13, 2005 Bill Would Prevent Abusive Employees From Work In Nursing Homes And Home Health

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Americans Over The Age Of 65 Will Rely On Nursing Home Care At Some Point In Their Lives

gao.gov, Jun 29, 2005 Americans Over The Age Of 65 Will Rely On Nursing Home Care At Some Point In Their

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Attorney General Mike Beebe Announces $1.3 Million Nursing Home Settlement With Advocat

arkansasag.gov, Jun 22, 2005 Attorney General Mike Beebe Announces $1.3 Million Nursing Home Settlement With

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Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox Charges Nurse with Stealing Pain Killers from Macomb County Nursing Home Patients

drug news wire press release, Jun 17, 2005 Mike Cox Charges Nurse with Stealing Pain Killers from Macomb County Nursing Home

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About Nursing Home Inspections

medicare.gov, Jun 07, 2005 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is the component of the Federal government's Department of Health and Human

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Federal Responsibility for Financing and Quality Assurance of Nursing Home Care

cms hhs gov, May 18, 2005 Federal Responsibility for Financing and Quality Assurance of Nursing Home

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A Large Portion Of Medicare And Medicaid Dollars Is Used Each Year To Cover Nursing Home Care And Services

medicare gov, May 12, 2005 A Large Portion Of Medicare And Medicaid Dollars Is Used Each Year To Cover Nursing Home Care And

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Senate Passes Alesi Bill Establishing Mandatory Reporting Of Elder Abuse

New York State Senate, May 02, 2005 Senate Passes Alesi Bill Establishing Mandatory Reporting Of Elder

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Nursing Home Care Improving in Many Areas New CMS Data Show, New Steps Initiated

Health & Human services, Apr 27, 2005 Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced today that fewer nursing home residents suffer from chronic pain and fewer physical restraints are being

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Governor Carcieri Unveils His 2005 Legislative Agenda

State of Rhode Island, Apr 25, 2005 Governor Carcieri Unveils His 2005 Legislative

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Nursing Home Found Guilty of Manslaughter

Connecticut State Attorney's Office, Mar 29, 2005 Nursing home found guilty of

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Conferences Set to Introduce Culture Change in Louisiana Nursing Homes

LDHH, Mar 29, 2005 Conferences Set to Introduce ?Culture Change? in Louisiana Nursing

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Prudential Financial Launches a New Individual Long-Term Care Insurance Policy

businesswire, Mar 29, 2005 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced today the availability of its new Individual Long-Term Care Insurance Product, LTC3(SM) issued by The Prudential Insurance Company

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Nursing Home Care Improving in Many Areas New CMS Data Show, New Steps Initiated

HHS Secretary, Mar 22, 2005 The new data show that 100 percent of states report a decrease in the prevalence of chronic pain in nursing home patients statewide since Secretary Thompson launched

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Serious Cases Of Abuse And Neglect, Which Result In Injuries Such As Fractures, Falls, Bedsores, Malnutrition, And Dehydration

Yahoo Press Release, Mar 14, 2005 Serious Cases Of Abuse And Neglect, Which Result In Injuries Such As Fractures, Falls, Bedsores, Malnutrition, And

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Geriatric Care Management after working in medical facilities for over 20 years as an R.N.

e world wire press release, Mar 07, 2005 If Required Coordinate And Manage A Move To Assisted Living Or A Nursing Home. (Only If They Can No Longer Live Safely At

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Barnesville nurse shot outside nursing home

preleases, Mar 04, 2005 Towanna Ferrell, age unknown, died after being shot three times outside the Heritage Inn in

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<H>Importation Reports Spur More Debate About Drug Prices

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, Feb 08, 2005 Officials advised uninsured consumers and seniors paying for expensive products unavailable in generic equivalents to shop around and compare prices at

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Florida Nursing Home Fined for Negligence

June 5, 2009

When a resident of the Azalea Court nursing home in West Palm Beach, Florida was found...

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