Sexual assault can occur any time, any place, and by seemingly trusted individuals. One particularly disturbing area where this abuse occurs is within the healthcare setting. “Nursing home patients are particularly vulnerable to sexual abuse,” explains nursing home attorney Jeffrey Downey. A recent example is the case of Dr. Robert Hadden, former Columbia University gynecologist. … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey CMS, through its state agencies, conducts annual inspections of nursing homes to determine if they are providing quality care to their residents. The inspections are done at least annually but can also be triggered by individual complaints. Nursing homes with the worse inspection records are identified through the Special Focus Facility … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey Transfer trauma refers to the psychological stress and trauma associated with being uprooted from one facility or home and being placed in a new environment. It is especially hard on demented residents who have less coping skills to adjust to a new environment, explains nursing home abuse attorney Jeffrey Downey. In … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey, Attorney In 2022 the Biden Administration initiated a new program to increase the transparency of corporate chains operating nursing homes. CMS has produced data on the performance of nursing homes within nursing home chains like Genesis Healthcare, ManorCare, Life Care Centers of America, Ensign Group Brookdate Senior Living and Medical Facilities … Read more →
Researching Nursing Homes through the Freedom of Information Act The Law Office of Jeffrey J. Downey has a proven track record of representing families and victims of negligence committed by assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Call our office for a free consultation or more information about this facility. Phone: 703-564-7318, email: jdowney@jeffdowney.com We regularly … Read more →
Researching Assisted Living Facilities under FOIA The Law Office of Jeffrey J. Downey: a proven track record of representing families and victims of negligence committed by assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Call our office for a free consultation or more information about this facility. Phone: 703-564-7318, email: jdowney@jeffdowneyc.om Address for this facility: 6700 Columbia … Read more →
The integration of video surveillance in nursing homes is a subject that could stir significant debate in the USA. Virginia nursing home attorney Jeffrey Downey highlights a proposed bill that, while considered beneficial for resident safety, faces anticipated pushback from the healthcare industry primarily due to concerns over privacy infringement. What The Proposed Bill Could … Read more →
Researching Nursing Homes through the Freedom of Information Act The Law Office of Jeffrey J. Downey has a proven track record of representing families and victims of negligence committed by assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Call our office for a free consultation or more information about this facility. Phone: 703-564-7318, email: jdowney@jeffdowney.com We regularly … Read more →
by Jeffrey Downey, Esq. Since demented patients often lack safety awareness, they are at increased risk for injuries in nursing homes, including falls and other adverse outcomes, like pressure wounds and infections. Caring for elderly individuals suffering from dementia in nursing homes, particularly in Virginia, extends far beyond mere staffing issues. While the numbers and … Read more →
by Jeffrey Downey, Esq. Virginia law typically prohibits the admission of evidence regarding the underlying traffic infraction, even if an at fault driver is found guilty in traffic court. Based on recent changes to Virginia law, when there is a finding of guilt in a proceeding where the traffic offender does not appear in traffic … Read more →