Tag Archive for: Standard of care

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Are pressure sores considered nursing home abuse in South Carolina?

South Carolina – July 31, 2021 Families who are faced with the task of placing their loved ones in residential care facilities, or individuals who choose to move there for additional safety, wellness care, or to facilitate belonging in…
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Elderly Louisiana residents enter nursing homes because they need constant care and attention

Baton Rouge, LA - When someone commits to care in a nursing home, it is normally a last resort because they can no longer care for themselves or place a constant burden on their families. These individuals are especially vulnerable to illness,…
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Long term care center gave patients Hydroxychloroquine treatment without permission per PA Department of Health.

Patients at Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center were given the experimental drug hydroxychloroquine, without approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Health as a treatment amid COVID-19 concerns.  The news came from a report released Tuesday…