When families in Mississippi see their loved ones enter a nursing home, they may be concerned with how they can protect their rights. Recent cases of nursing home neglect and abuse have drawn attention to the unacceptable conditions and treatment that vulnerable seniors may face inside some care facilities. Federal regulations and enforcement are some […]
For many families in Mississippi, the thought of elderly loved ones suffering from nursing home abuse or neglect is a nightmare. Elders in poorly run facilities may suffer from physical, sexual and emotional abuse, financial exploitation or neglect that leads to serious falls and other health problems. Data from one state indicates that the problem […]
If your mother lives in a Mississippi nursing home, naturally you expect the nursing home staff to give her the care she needs and deserves. Unfortunately, however, some nursing homes fall far short of their duty of care to their residents. When you visit your mother, keep an eye out for the following top six […]
The federal government is going to start keeping a closer eye on nursing homes in Mississippi and other states, according to a recent announcement by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The action is designed to reduce incidents of nursing home neglect and abuse nationwide. The administrator for CMS says that the agency is […]
A survey conducted by the Emergency Responder Safety Institute and the National Safety Council confirms the fact that drivers, in Mississippi and across the U.S., become more distracted when passing emergency vehicles. A startling 71 percent said they take pictures or videos when passing first responders; 66 percent send an email and 60 percent post […]
If you have a loved one living in a nursing home, you want to be sure he or she receives the best possible care. You also want to trust healthcare providers to watch for bedsores, a common injury for those living in long-term care facilities. Also called pressure sores or pressure ulcers, bedsores are a […]
During the 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz scheduled for June 2019, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will perform Level I inspections on commercial trucks and buses. The alliance uses events like this to educate truckers in Mississippi and nationwide about safety issues important to the transport industry. Level I inspections involve a thorough evaluation of […]
In Mississippi and other parts of the United States, nursing home neglect is a common occurrence. Two women recently reported instances of abuse toward their elderly mothers. After reading their report, the United States Senate Committee on Finance decided to hold an official hearing about nursing home neglect. Legislators were angered over the reports about […]
Nursing homes and elder care facilities play an important role in society. After all, the staff at these places steps in to meet the needs of elderly patients. Regardless of how much research you do when choosing a nursing home for your aging mother or father, though, you may not be able to avoid some […]
Under the Trump administration, nursing homes in Mississippi and across the U.S. receive lower fines for committing violations that endanger or injure residents than they did under the Obama administration. The fine reduction is the result of the Trump administration bending to nursing home industry pressure to change the way fines are assessed. According to […]