by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jun 25, 2018 | Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Disputes between a nursing home operator and its resident can escalate to litigation. While the nursing home can sue the resident and some related parties, such as for collection of unpaid invoices, this article focuses on arbitration as an alternative to litigation...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jun 4, 2018 | Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
When an individual suffers an event which requires hospitalization, a spouse is usually overwhelmed. Rehabilitation in a facility is often recommended immediately following multiple days of hospitalization. Admission to a rehabilitation facility involves signing...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 5, 2018 | Home care, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
The 2018 Winter Olympics ended recently, and every athlete who participated is to be commended for the years of effort which preceded their participation in the Games. These athletes set specific goals and developed detailed plans for a path to achieve their...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Dec 4, 2017 | Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Especially during the holiday season, it would be unpleasant to imagine that you might someday need to receive care in a nursing home. Let’s not think about that today. Let’s assume that you will never spend a day in a nursing home. But I’ll bet...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Sep 25, 2017 | Health Care System, Home care, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
A shortage of long-term care aides threatens the availability and quality of both homecare and care received in a licensed facility. This is not solely a localized problem. As the bubble of baby boomers ages, it is a trend that is likely going to get worse before it...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Aug 2, 2017 | Health Care System, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Have you ever heard or read a news report about nursing home residents receiving certain medications primarily to keep them quiet and compliant? These types of medications are referred to as psychoactive or psychotropic drugs because they are substances which affect...
