Resident deaths due to ‘widespread system failures,’ Hollywood Hills tells Congress
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Nov 21, 2017
The House committee tasked with investigating the deaths of 14 nursing home residents following Hurricane Irma should “resist the urge to vilify or demonize” staff of the facility, an attorney...
Florida providers look to state officials for generator funding
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Nov 15, 2017
A Florida long-term care provider association is voicing concerns over whether or not the state government will help providers cover the costs of installing generators in their facilities.
State News for November 2017
Nov 06, 2017
LeadingAge Florida filed a legal challenge in late September over Gov. Rick Scott’s (R) emergency mandate following Hurricane Irma. The provider organization is arguing the rule would “create...
Florida congresswoman to propose new generator rules for nursing homes
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Oct 24, 2017
Long-term care providers would be required to install generators that can keep their air conditioning systems going for at least 96 hours under new legislation expected to be filed in the House this week.
Florida generator rule for LTC stands, appeals court says
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Oct 23, 2017
An appeals court sided with Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) on Thursday, upholding his emergency requirements for long-term care facilities to install generators despite providers saying the rule isn’t...
‘Friendly’ Florida laws may limit awards for families suing after loved ones died in hurricane-related...
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Oct 12, 2017
Florida’s state laws may make it harder for family members suing The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills for its handling of Hurricane Irma and the 14 resident deaths that ensued to collect...
Death toll hits 14 for Florida facility, which lays off employees and closes
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James M. Berklan
Oct 10, 2017
The death toll continued to rise Monday, with a 14th patient dying due to terrible heat after Hurricane Irma left a Florida nursing home without air-conditioning. The heat also helped kill the facility...
State News for October 2017
Oct 06, 2017
At least nine residents of a Florida nursing home died after their facility lost air conditioning following Hurricane Irma, authorities said in mid-September.
Hollywood Hills death toll reaches a dozen; search warrants issued
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 02, 2017
A 12th resident from a Hollywood Hills nursing home in Florida has died, which a coroner has attributed to the facility lacking air conditioning after Hurricane Irma.
LeadingAge FL takes legal action against governor’s generator rule after Irma deaths
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Sep 28, 2017
LeadingAge Florida filed a legal challenge on Tuesday against Gov. Rick Scott’s (R) recent emergency preparedness mandate. The provider organization is arguing the rule would “create an emergency...