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Understanding the Medicare Survey Process and the Special Focus Facility (“SFF”) Initiative

By Attorney, Jeffrey J. DowneyA consumer advocate representing victims of elder neglect in VirginiaMaryland and Washington DC. Free consultations available.Phone: 703-564-7318; email: jdowney@jeffdowney.com This article explains the survey process for nursing homes and a new initiative by Medicare created to place poorly performing nursing homes under increased scrutiny. In February 2014, the Office of Inspector … Read more →

Cell Phone Discovery – Allowed in Florida

By Personal Injury Attorney Jeffrey J. Downey A court ruling last week in a Florida circuit court involved a traffic accident including women’s professional tennis star Venus Williams, which has implications for those who use cellphones while operating a motor vehicle. Attorneys for the estate of Jerome Barson,(Law No. 50-2-17 CP 003073) – who are … Read more →

Watch List: Petersburg Healthcare Center

Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into a nursing home should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of some of the issues or problems that the facility is experiencing. Keep in mind that this information can be limited … Read more →

Watch List: Regency Care of Arlington

Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into a nursing home should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of some of the issues or problems that the facility is experiencing. Keep in mind that this information can be limited … Read more →

Watch List: Manor Care Health Services – Hyattsville

Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into a nursing home should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of some of the issues or problems that the facility is experiencing. Keep in mind that this information can be limited … Read more →

Watch List: Kensington Healthcare Center

Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into a nursing home should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of some of the issues or problems that the facility is experiencing. Keep in mind that this information can be limited … Read more →

Watch List: Clinton Healthcare Center

Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into a nursing home should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of some of the issues or problems that the facility is experiencing. Keep in mind that this information can be limited … Read more →

Watch List: Cadia Heathcare – Hyattsville

Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into a nursing home should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of some of the issues or problems that the facility is experiencing. Keep in mind that this information can be limited … Read more →