Posts in September, 2019

Proposed Changes to Nursing Home Regulations Could Increase Injuries Sep 30

There are some proposed changes to the federal nursing home regulations which would reduce nursing homes' responsibilities and do ...

Are Assisted Living Facilities Too Independent? Sep 26

Assisted living facilities (known as "Adult Care Homes" in North Carolina) are supposed to be an ideal place to grow old. ...

Never Events in Nursing Homes Sep 23

When a nursing home resident suffers serious injury and/or wrongful death in a nursing home entrusted with his or her care, it can ...

Never Events in Obstetrics: Serious Medical Errors During Labor and Delivery Sep 19

The birth of a baby should be a wonderful time for parents. Families trust medical professionals to provide the highest quality of ...

Never Events: Medical Errors That Should Never Happen Sep 16

While every medical procedure carries risks, the general goal is to help a person heal and be better off than they were before. ...

Sexual Assault in Nursing Homes Sep 12

Residents of nursing homes and skilled care facilities are some of the most vulnerable people in our society, yet they are often ...