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Image of Pressure Ulcer Goes Viral
An image of a pressure ulcer has gone viral on Facebook and other social media platforms. The woman who posted the image claims that the staff at her father’s nursing home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, failed to notice and treat a pressure ulcer on her father’s heel. The post has been shared…
Read MoreCDC Recommends Night Driving Restrictions for Teens
According to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there would be significantly less fatal crashes involving teens if they were not permitted to drive after 9 p.m. A staggering one-third of teen car accidents that result in death occur at night, and more…
Read MoreWisconsin DOT Warns Drivers Against Playing Pokémon Go and Driving
After two reported Wisconsin accidents involving Pokémon Go last month, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is warning drivers to put safety ahead of a high score in the game by not playing while driving. The location-based augmented reality game sends players into the real world to capture Pokémon characters…
Read MoreResident Dies After Wandering from New Mexico Nursing Home
On Dec. 20, a 91-year-old nursing home resident in Edgewood New Mexico died after wandering away from her nursing home facility without staff noticing. If your loved one has suffered any form of abuse or neglect in a nursing home, do not hesitate to contact one of our experienced nursing…
Read MoreNursing Home Patients Vulnerable to Abuse Through Arbitration Clauses
In a New York Times opinion piece, the newspaper’s editorial board highlighted the dangers that arbitration clauses pose for nursing home residents suffering from abuse or neglect. The article noted that a soon-to-be finalized federal rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services fails to hold nursing homes…
Read MoreUnderstanding Wisconsin’s Hot Car Laws
In light of the high heat levels expected in Wisconsin this weekend, it is important to know what to do if a situation arises in which a small child or a pet has been left in a hot car and cannot escape. Our founding partner, Jeff Pitman has provided a…
Read MoreNearly One Third of Rehab Facility Patients Harmed by Inadequate Care
A recent oversight study conducted by the office of the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found that 29 percent of patients in rehabilitation facilities suffer some kind of harm during their stay, including medication errors, infections and bedsores. Doctors reviewed the medical records of…
Read MoreNew Quality Measures for Five-Star Nursing Home Scores
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid announced it will be implementing five new quality measures into the Five-Star Quality nursing home rating system this July. Quality of care scores are important for families who are researching nursing home facilities for their loved ones. These scores provide valuable information and insight…
Read MoreNursing Home Resident Abuse Shared Via Social Media May Go Unpunished
Cases of nursing home caretakers who share images and video of their actions through social media channels are being reported at alarming rates – the problem is, sharing this media may not be illegal. A recent case of nursing home abuse by an Iowa caretaker who shared a disparaging image…
Read MoreWisconsin Ranked 8th Worst State for Teen Drivers
According to a recent study released by WalletHub, Wisconsin is the eighth worst state for teenage drivers. Researchers analyzed the teen-driving environment in each state using a collection of 16 key metrics, including the number of teen fatalities, the cost for vehicle repairs and driving laws. In Wisconsin, teens ages…
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