Federal Requirements for Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Facilities Federal Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities – 42 CFR 483 The federal requirements and regulations for long term care facilities also known as nursing homes are contained at 42 CFR
UTI Complications Infections
Complications Can Be Serious As a result of UTI complications many residents can require hospitalization and can die from blood poisoning known as sepsis. Bladder and Urinary Infection Information According to the Mayo Clinic in an article concerning urinary infections,
Augustana Home Health Cited with Neglect
In a recent report from MDH the state cited Augustana Home Health after a client falls and suffers head injuries. In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it was alleged that a client was neglected when facility staff
Spectrum Community Health Neglect After Fall and Exploitation Substantiated
Recent MDH Substantiated Neglect at Spectrum Community Health for medication theft. Spectrum Community Health Complaint for Neglect Resulting in Femur Fracture In a report dated November 20, 2015, the Minnesota Department of Health alleged that a client was neglected
Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington Neglect – Delay in Call Light Response
Recent MDH Finding of Neglect at Presbyterian Homes Bloomington for exploitation of staff. Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington – Neglect – Failing to Respond to Call Light In a report concluded on July 29, 2014, the Minnesota Department of Health cites Presbyterian Homes of
Faribault Senior Living Faribault – MDH Substantiated Neglect
In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health a client from Faribault Senior Living (client #1) was neglected when facility staff failed to provide adequate supervision that resulted in another client (client #2) pushing client #1 resulting in a
St Paul Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
St Paul Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Attorneys Kenneth LaBore, Esq. and Suzanne Scheller, Esq. have separate firms but work together on many serious injury elder abuse and neglect and wrongful death cases splitting the contingent fee at no additional expense to
Survey Findings
Minnesota Nursing Home Survey Findings According to the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, under a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), is responsible for ensuring that facilities accepting Medicare and Medicaid payment for services
Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements
Minnesota Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements Nursing homes cannot seek pre-dispute arbitration agreement as condition for admission. Pursuant to federal regulations 42 CFR 483.70(n), binding arbitration agreements. (1) A facility must not enter into a pre-dispute agreement for binding arbitration with
Memory Care Assault
Memory Care Assault Due to Lack of Supervision Due to the fact that many of the residents have Alzheimer’s or dementia memory care assault is a real risk that needs to be addressed. Well trained staff who know how to