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Nursing Home Abuse NewsArchive for December, 2007State reports more trouble at vets homeSaturday, December 8th, 2007. Phoenix, AZ - Less than a year after state health officials uncovered serious violations at a state-run nursing home for veterans, a new report released Friday revealed that poor care since then has led to injuries among several residents. Bed sores weren't properly taken care of on some residents, causing the ... [More >>] State to revoke Gooding nursing home’s licenseSaturday, December 8th, 2007. Twin Falls, ID - The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has revoked the license of the Gooding Rehabilitation and Living Center, nearly one month after a resident committed suicide on Nov. 11 and one week after the center was placed on a national list of underperforming nursing homes. In a ... [More >>] Elder abuse, exploitation targetedThursday, December 6th, 2007. Springfield, MA - The state's new secretary of elder affairs told senior citizens today that he is on a mission to expand efforts statewide to combat elder abuse and exploitation. Michael E. Festa, who began in October as secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, made stops at the ... [More >>] Lawmakers Discuss Options For Long-Term CareThursday, December 6th, 2007. Nashville, TN - Tennessee is one of the worst states in the country when it comes to giving seniors options in long-term care, according to advocates who addressed a special legislative committee Thursday. The committee comprised of legislators met to discuss improving long-term care. Their goal is to create a ... [More >>] Another suit alleges Pine Forest allowed patient to fallWednesday, December 5th, 2007. Beaumont, TX - Another medical-malpractice lawsuit alleging that the Pine Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center failed to supervise patients and allowed them to fall has been filed against the care provider. James Jennis, representative of the estate of Inez Jennis, claims Pine Forest physicians and staff hastened Jennis' death by allowing ... [More >>] Bad Behavior has blocked 1442 access attempts in the last 7 days. |
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