In this age of staffing problems, overworked administrators and overworked nurses, CNAs and DSPs in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, it can be hard to manage your workforce. I often hear stories...
Potential False Claims Act liability for nursing homes
By
Mysty Blagg
Jul 07, 2021
The FCA is the Department of Justice’s key tool in combating healthcare fraud and abuse The False Claims Act (FCA) provides a remedy of civil damages when a party 1) makes a false statement or engages...
Pay attention to this case: County nursing homes face potential for increased liability
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Jul 12, 2022
I wanted to bring to your attention an important case that, while it may not directly affect your facility, potentially may show the increased degradation of nursing home rights. It also may signal the...
Reducing liability exposures with video
By
Guy Fragala, Ph.D.
Mar 10, 2022
Falls among the elderly are a major problem within healthcare facilities, and this severe problem requires attention. Some proposed technological solutions include optical sensors or cameras linked to...