Understanding the Role of the Ombudsman in Nursing Home Complaints
When families entrust the care of their loved ones to a nursing home, they expect the facility to provide a safe and supportive environment. However, nursing home neglect and abuse...
The Legal Rights of Nursing Home Residents and Their Families
When a loved one enters a nursing home, ensuring their safety, dignity, and quality of life becomes a top priority. While nursing homes are responsible for providing care, it’s crucial...
Medication Errors in Nursing Homes: A Silent Threat to Residents
When families place their loved ones in a nursing home, they expect them to receive the best possible care. This includes the correct administration of medications. However, medication errors are...
Falls in Nursing Homes: When Accidents Are Actually Neglect
Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among elderly residents in nursing homes. Surprisingly, studies have shown that elderly nursing home residents, who have access to professional caregivers,...
The Hidden Dangers of Pressure Sores in Nursing Homes
When families entrust the care of their loved ones to a nursing home, they expect the facility to provide a safe and healthy environment. Unfortunately, many nursing home residents suffer...
Understanding Surgical Errors
Introduction Surgical errors are a critical issue in healthcare, affecting many thousands of patients each year in the United States alone. These errors can cause life-altering disabilities, and in many...
The Week In Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: November 10, 2023
In an effort to raise awareness of neglect and abuse inflicted upon nursing home patients across the United States, we will periodically publish a composite of recent events reported by...
The Week In Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: October 24, 2023
In an effort to raise awareness of neglect and abuse inflicted upon nursing home patients across the United States, we will periodically publish a composite of recent events reported by...
The Week In Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: October 13, 2023
In an effort to raise awareness of neglect and abuse inflicted upon nursing home patients across the United States, we will periodically publish a composite of recent events reported by...
How To Contact Your Nursing Home Ombudsman
A nursing home ombudsman serves a critical role in ensuring patient safety and protecting patient rights. But many families with loved ones in a nursing home do not know how...