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Richmond Circuit Court Allows Punitive Damages Against Home Health Care Companies for failure to prevent pressure sores Sloan v. Encompass Home Health of Mid Atlantic, Law CL 192153 As many elders choose to remain at home when they get sick, they are increasingly turning to home health care agencies. Many agencies promise to provide in home nursing … Read more →
On March 9, 2020, the Trump administration explained how the federal government would be responding to protect airlines, the cruise industry and corporations with potential payroll tax cuts. They also “raised the standards for every nursing home in America with regard to infectious disease” and are “deploying 8,000 inspectors in every state” to “focus exclusively … Read more →
Sepsis, a systemic blood infection, is responsible for one in every five deaths worldwide. There are many potential causes of sepsis, many of which are avoidable. This year, at the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, a study estimates 11 million deaths every year caused by sepsis, more than double previous estimates. What is … Read more →
Estate of Charles Henderson v. Hickory Hill Retirement Community, LLC et al. Law No. CL 19-187 This matter was previously reported on the website. Today, we publish the full order and final transcript. On July 24, 2017, Charles Henderson was admitted to Hickory Hill assisted living facility. He had dementia and the family explained to … Read more →
Obtaining legal representation for the economically disenfranchised has always been a problem in the United States. While criminal defendants can obtain free legal representation, its much more difficult for the poor to obtain legal representation in civil matters. The US Justice Department created the Office the Access of Justice in March of 2010 to increase … Read more →
Warren Memorial Hospital Lynn Care Center1000 Shenandoah AvenueFront Royal, Virginia Facility Characteristics: As of 2019 Warren Memorial Hospital Lynn Care Center was evaluated as a four-star facility on Medicare.gov. Researching Nursing Homes A note by attorney Jeffrey J. Downey: Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one … Read more →
Malta House – North 4916 LaSalle RoadHyattsville, MD 20782 Facility Characteristics A note by attorney Jeffrey J. Downey: 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 … Read more →
Forestville Health and Rehabilitation7420 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747 Characteristics: Researching Nursing Homes A note by attorney Jeffrey J. Downey: 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 … Read more →
Why You Should be Concerned – A Case in Point, Ioffe v. Hebrew Home by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq On May 25, 2018, Ekaterina Ioffe fell off her bed while being cared for by a nurse aide at the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, in Rockville, Maryland. The aide had failed to secure the side … Read more →
Facility Characteristics: Researching Nursing Homes A note by attorney Jeffrey J. Downey: 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 … Read more →