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Nursing Home Abuse NewsArchive for February, 2008NYS: Nursing Home’s “Operator” Not A Legal EntitySaturday, February 23rd, 2008. Glens Falls, NY - Is the Eden Park “Health Care Center” in Glens Falls operating legally? According to the New York State Department of State, Division of Corporations, the answer is no. On Sept. 19, 2007, according to the state Department of Health, Certificates of Need were issued to Glens Falls Crossings ... [More >>] Troubled nursing home closes doors: Last residents move out Friday despite planned May 19 closeSaturday, February 23rd, 2008. East Peoria, IL - A year of troubles at a local nursing home, which included two residents' deaths, culminated Friday when East Peoria Gardens closed its doors. "The last two residents moved today," said Meyer Magence, the Skokie-based attorney for the facility's Chicago-based owners. The business is now closed, he said. That ... [More >>] Former Nursing Home Employee Says Staff Pressured To Move ResidentsFriday, February 22nd, 2008. East Peoria, IL - East Peoria Gardens nursing home is now empty of residents --and the eight remaining staff members suspect they are next. Staff and residents said they found out last weekend that the facility was closing. The state confirmed that later this week. For the past year the Health Care ... [More >>] LPN’s death raises questions about Helia nursing homeFriday, February 22nd, 2008. Springfield, IL - Details that have emerged since the death of a licensed practical nurse at Helia Healthcare on Dec. 23 have raised more questions about care at the Springfield nursing home. Helia, 2800 W. Lawrence Ave., could face closure if a cutoff of all Medicaid and Medicare funding takes place ... [More >>] Officials Sued In Man’s DeathFriday, February 22nd, 2008. Norwich, CT - The family of a deceased Norwich man has filed what is believed to be the first wrongful death lawsuit against Haven Healthcare officials, claiming that the misappropriation of Haven funds by Chief Executive Officer Raymond Termini contributed to "deplorable conditions" at the largest chain of nursing ... [More >>] Death to Damages: Nursing home industry looking to lawmakers to protect shareholders from residents’ lawsuitsThursday, February 21st, 2008. Nashville, TN - The nursing home industry, lending new meaning to the term audacious, is pushing legislation to limit its liability in Tennessee courts at a time when violations for neglect and abuse of residents are higher than ever before. It may seem outrageous to many, but inside Tennessee’s ethically ... [More >>] Home put on federal watch listThursday, February 21st, 2008. Epsom, NH - An Epsom nursing home has landed on a federal watch list of facilities providing substandard care and, as a result, will be heavily scrutinized by elder care regulators in coming years. Federal health officials confirmed yesterday that the Epsom Healthcare Center is a "special focus facility," a designation ... [More >>] Schumer visits Syracuse for bill fighting elder abuseTuesday, February 19th, 2008. Syracuse, NY - Sen. Charles Schumer visited Syracuse today to talk about a congressional bill to fight physical and financial abuse of senior citizens. More than 1,000 cases of elder abuse were reported in six Central New York counties in 2007, said Schumer, citing numbers from the state Office of Children ... [More >>] Keep spotlight on nursing home abuseTuesday, February 19th, 2008. Fort Lauderdale, FL - The power of the press in bringing about a safer environment for our elderly and frail citizens cannot be overemphasized. Long-term care facilities spend a lot of money to make sure that their beds are full. They know very well that bad publicity translates into the ... [More >>] Lawmakers: Revisit shroud on assisted-living reportsMonday, February 18th, 2008. Des Moines, IA - Government inspection reports showed six years ago that some elderly Iowans living in assisted-living centers were repeatedly subjected to abuse and neglect. Abuse and neglect still occur today. But one thing has changed: The state's inspection reports that six years ago exposed the wrongdoing are now, for ... [More >>] Bad Behavior has blocked 614 access attempts in the last 7 days. |
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