A new study has been released concerning nursing home patients’ health after following hospitalization.  According to the study, about 70% of nursing home residents who are admitted to a hospital develop unnecessary health issues upon returning to the nursing home facilities.  Among these health issues include the development of bed sores, infections, and injuries sustained from falls.     “Adverse events are occurring due to transition-related issues, such as being rele…

In response to a nursing home resident’s recent death, one state’s Department of Health conducted an impromptu investigation of the nursing home facility.  After the investigation, the nursing home was fined more than $8,000 due to deficiencies of resident-related care.  However, the investigation did determine that the nursing home facility was not to blame for the resident’s death that initially sparked the investigation.

According to a new study conducted by health policy researchers, 75% of nursing home facilities nationwide are consistently understaffed of registered nurses.  In addition to that statistic, the study found that the number of readily available registered nurses was even lower on the weekends.  The study is based on an evaluation of payroll data provided directly from the nursing home facilities.

A nursing home facility is receiving public scrutiny after state inspectors found several instances of potential resident abuse and neglect.  According to a police report, one resident at the facility was found with exposed wounds covered in feces that became invested with maggots.  Later at the hospital, the resident’s condition declined and he perished.

One nursing home facility is facing repercussions after it seemingly failed to conduct investigations following possible allegations of abuse at the facility. According to a report, inspectors showed up at the facility unannounced to routinely examine the facility’s dementia unit. Safe care, support, and inadequate development regarding complaints were among the deficiencies following the inspection.

For some time, nursing home facilities have relied upon binding arbitration agreements in their contracts to avoid any judicial involvement among disputes.  Recently, a federal decision has been released that will preclude nursing home facilities from forcefully using arbitration clauses in their contracts.  According to a report, the new decision will allow potential residents and their families the opportunity to become educated and informed about opting for or against arbitration ag…