As Hurricane Sandy approaches land, we urge our families, staff, clients, and neighbors to prepare and plan for the worst. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has declared a statewide disaster emergency so that state, county, and municipal governments can respond. Here are some additional recommendations to ride out the storm: Remain…
A wrongful death lawsuit against Friendship Ridge Nursing Home in Beaver County, PA and six individuals has been tranferred to U.S. District Court because it alleges civil rights violations. According to an article on TimesOnline.com, a 40-year-old man who was severely mentally disabled was committed to Friendship Ridge because of…
According to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, Medicare’s skilled nursing benefits might need to be updated to include palliative care or hospice care services. The study reports that about 30% orf Medicare beneficiaries spend their last days in skilled nursing facilities rather than in hospice…
Concern is growing in Warren County as efforts are underway to privatize some of the services at Warren Haven, the county’s nursing home. According to an article on LehighValleyLive.com, a cost-cutting plan has been proposed that would allow a private company to take over tasks such as laundry, housekeeping, and…
Attorneys and staff of O’Connor Law helped to celebrate with residents of Berks County during the 9th Annual Latin Festival held at the First Energy Stadium in Reading, held on Sat., Sept. 29. The law firm’s booth, located next to the stage, provided a perfect view of the event while…
This month, long-term care facilities across the country are celebrating Residents’ Rights Month, bringing awareness to and celebrating the dignity, respect, and value of each individual resident.This year’s theme is “My Voice, My Vote, My Right” which encourages residents to vote and participate in the political process. Residents’ Right Month…
In November of 2011, an 80-year-old resident of Warner’s Home for the Aged in Altoona died 12 days after being admitted to the facility. As a result, the home’s owner and two aides are facing neglect charges in the resident’s death. According to an article on WRTA.com, a doctor told…
During a public meeting this week, the Schuylkill County commissioners approved the transfer of over $72,000 from the county’s general fund to the county’s nursing home, Rest Haven in Schuylkill Haven. The amount covered a retroactive payment of a 2 percent wage increase in 2011 for nursing home employees. According…
An article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News is reporting that lawmakers have introduced a proposal that would require skilled nursing facilities to conduct a drug regimen review process as well as provide monthly reports on the use of antipsychotics in facilities. Called the Improving Dementia Care Treatment in Older Adults…
In November of 2011, an 80-year-old resident of Warner’s Home for the Aged in Altoona died 12 days after being admitted to the facility. As a result, the home’s owner and two aides are facing neglect charges in the resident’s death. According to an article on WRTA.com, a doctor told…