Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Signs Of Emotional Abuse In Nursing Homes
Nursing home abuse can take many forms and it does not always leave physical marks. There is a discrepancy in power between nursing home staff members and the residents they care for, placing elders at risk for emotional abuse. Due to the fact that emotional abuse does not leave the same signs as physical… Read More »
Nursing Home Chain Avoids Nearly All Of A Large Whistleblower Judgement In Bankruptcy Settlement – The Washington Post
How one of the largest nursing home chains in Florida could avoid nearly all of $256 million fraud judgment Consulate Health Care bankruptcy would leave the Justice Department and a whistleblower with a $4.5 million settlement, according to court documents To read full article – Click Here
Five Things Nursing Homes Cannot Do
With the increase in nursing home abuse over the last several years, there has been much focus on the things nursing home facilities should do for their residents. However, just as there are things nursing homes should do, there are also a number of things they should not do and that are actually prohibited… Read More »
77% of Assisted Living Providers Say Staffing Crisis Getting Worse
It’s no secret that staffing challenges have long plagued the senior living industry, but a new survey shows many operators believe those headwinds have intensified in recent months. More than three quarters of assisted living providers — 77% — said their overall workforce situation has gotten “much worse” or “somewhat worse” since June, according… Read More »
Five Mistakes To Avoid When Filing A Nursing Home Abuse Claim
Lawsuits alleging nursing home abuse are not just about money. These cases expose the abusive and negligent situations occurring within nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Most of the time, the victim cannot speak for themselves. Therefore, it is up to their loved ones to seek justice on their behalf. When filing a nursing… Read More »
Five Myths About Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse is one of the worst fears for anyone that has to admit a loved one into these facilities. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse often goes unnoticed and therefore, unreported, simply because people do not understand this type of behavior. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, below are five… Read More »
Are Nursing Homes Liable For Lost Hearing Aids?
As people get older, they often start to lose their hearing, which is a vital sense. Some seniors manage to get by with a lower level of hearing, while others choose to get a hearing aid. Hearing aids are expensive, and they are also customized to the wearer’s needs. When someone is in a… Read More »
Why Are So Many Nursing Homes In Florida Understaffed?
Nursing home abuse and neglect occurs for many different reasons, but the main reason is that nursing home facilities are notoriously understaffed. When nursing homes do not hire enough staff members to provide the highest quality of care to their residents, it is those residents that suffer. Nursing home residents often require help with… Read More »
Long-Term-Care Facilities Are Using The Pandemic As A Shield, Even In Lawsuits Unrelated To Covid-19
North Carolina’s broadly worded emergency liability exemptions are being tested in negligence lawsuits By Christopher Rowland August 20, 2021 at 11:12 a.m. EDT Amanda Garrett recalls her first thought upon learning her father-in-law was violently attacked: “That doesn’t make any sense at all.” Garland Garrett Jr., 80, a former North Carolina state transportation secretary… Read More »
Things To Know Before Installing A Granny Cam In A Nursing Home
Hidden camera technology has come a long way in recent years. Today, it is fairly easy to install a hidden camera in a picture frame or even a potted plant. For those with a loved one in a nursing home, hidden cameras may sound like a good way to keep an eye on a… Read More »
