A Pleasant Hills nursing home that has been repeatedly cited for understaffing is now facing a second wrongful death lawsuit. The family of Kelly Morris of Madrid, who died in 2022 at the age of 58 just five days after entering Park Ridge Specialty Care Nursing Home, is suing the home, two of its staff members, and the home's parent company, Care Inc. are. initiative. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for wrongful death, medical malpractice, and negligence in hiring, employment, and supervision of employees. The Park Ridge facility was cited for understaffing in October 2021, January 2022, August 2022, September…
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Alberta found her way into the labor movement through her dedication to caring for those around her. This was her first priority throughout her life. She first joined a union while working as a front-end manager at the Jewel-Osco grocery store, where she worked for 25 years. It was there that her true passion for advocacy began to shine through. She became a trade union trustee, fought for the rights of her colleagues, and honed her ability to speak truth to power. Throughout her years of service, Alberta was a mother figure and cared for many people, but nowhere was…
listen to this article Approximately 40% of states have filed federal lawsuits over policies mandating minimum levels of nursing home staffing, raising alarm over nursing home care. Minnesota is not one of those states, but Leading Age Minnesota, an organization representing aging services professionals and organizations, said the rule could potentially harm people who need care. He is joining the lawsuit alleging that On April 22, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule for minimum staffing standards for long-term care (LTC) facilities and payment transparency reporting for Medicaid agencies. The rules require nursing homes…
overview In the context of strengthening country- and facility-level HAI surveillance as a core element of infection prevention and control (IPC) programmes, WHO has announced new guidelines for HAI surveillance, including new simplified and validated case definitions. We publish a practical handbook. The primary purpose of this handbook is to provide comprehensive guidance on the objectives, key concepts, principles, methods, and best practices of HAI surveillance, and to help policy makers, IPC and surveillance professionals effectively measure burden. to enable the design and implementation of effective monitoring systems. We will prevent the occurrence of HAI and take measures to prevent…
We need more poetry in nursing homes and nursing homes. The last years of life should be enriched with art as much as possible. Poetry has benefits when access to art venues and libraries becomes impossible for older adults. Because poetry is fluid and nimble, it can come to life where it matters: where people are. Ten years ago, poet Sarah Hesketh spent 20 weeks visiting dementia care homes as part of a project called Where the Heart Is. Her brief is to create no-holds-barred artistic responses to what she finds. “Language was difficult for the residents I worked with,…
This story appears in the October issue of Utah Business. Subscribe. Last month, Utah Business partnered with Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah to host a roundtable featuring Utah’s healthcare leaders. This conversation was moderated by John Poelman, director of the One Utah Health Collaborative. What is being done or can be done in Utah to reverse the trend of ever-increasing healthcare spending? What factors are influencing spending, and where are prices, costs, provider workforce costs and utilization headed?Cole Hansen | Director, Employee Benefits | IMA Financial Group, Inc.People don’t understand the complexity of healthcare and, for example, what does and…
Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a poorly rated for-profit nursing home in Buffalo, faces state and federal charges after investigators found that staff at the facility failed to promptly report and respond to abuse among residents. He faces more than $100,000 in fines.In one incident in mid-April, a nursing home resident was verbally and physically threatened with a large pair of scissors by another resident, according to state health department records. Investigators found that officials did not report the incident in a timely manner, allowing residents to remain in contact with each other for several days. Humboldt House Rehabilitation…
The PP-based solution is said to offer advantages over its PET counterpart. Credit: T. Schneider via Shutterstock. Berry Global, a US-based packaging solutions provider, has launched the ClariPPil bottle, a clarified polypropylene (PP) product designed for the healthcare sector. The new range is said to offer superior sustainability and enhanced product protection when compared to traditional coloured polyethylene terephthalate (PET) pill bottles. These latest recyclable PP healthcare bottles have been awarded a RecyClass A certification, showcasing their recyclability in regions with suitable recycling facilities. They are suitable for various products, including nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, vitamins, beauty supplements, and over-the-counter treatments. …
This article first appeared in How We Care, Spotlight PA's weekly newsletter featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for each other at every stage of life. Sign up for free here.The closure of nursing homes has ripples throughout the local community. Families who choose a home based on location or services may have to drive further or settle for less attractive properties. The caregiver must find a new employer. Residents have to adapt to new spaces and routines.Pennsylvania had 695 nursing homes in 2019, but as of Aug. 30, that number had decreased to 669. The Pennsylvania…
And we'll share how our extensive preschool training program can benefit every housewife. Twelve students have graduated from the Lewiston Adult Education Apprentice CNA program. 1;10;10 < 3 秒の拍手> The six-month CNA pre-apprenticeship program is designed to assist immigrants living in Maine. Earn your medical pathway certification to support local employers after graduation. 32;22 “They want to work. They're chomping at the bit.” These graduates come from nine countries. Rommel Bautista is from the Philippines. He already has a job offer from St. Louis. Mary ended up working with patients suffering from chemical dependence. 7;56 “I'm now a CNA. I…