by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 9, 2023 | Abuse, Blog, Compliance, Legal
Nursing home settlements involving abuse or neglect in the United States are estimated at an average of $400,000.00 when the case settles out of court (What is the Average Settlement for Nursing Home Neglect? (sgklawyers.com). If the case proceeds to a court trial,...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 12, 2023 | Abuse, Blog, Compliance, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory
Drug diversion in a nursing home can have serious consequences and pose a risk to resident and staff health and safety. Facilities and their nursing staff are expected to be the gatekeepers of medications as a key component of ensuring quality care. Effective...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 27, 2023 | Abuse, Blog, Compliance, Legal, Regulatory
The updated abuse guidance issued on June 29, 2022, stresses that facilities must take steps to ensure residents are protected from abuse, including evaluating whether the resident has the capacity to consent to sexual activity. To understand how to appropriately...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 7, 2023 | Abuse, Q&A
Q: Can you clarify the abuse reporting requirements in relation to what must be reported within 2 hours and what types of incidents do we have 24 hours to report? A: All alleged violations for abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment, including injuries of...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 6, 2023 | Abuse, Blog, Compliance, Falls, Legal, Regulatory, Uncategorized
Every incident, whether it involves a crime, an accident, or a natural disaster, leaves traces of evidence at the scene. The goal of every investigation is to correctly identify the facts, reconstruct the events and deduce what occurred. When possible illegal...
by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 29, 2021 | Abuse, Blog, Compliance, Legal, Nursing, Regulatory
When you became a long-term care Administrator or Director of Nursing you probably didn’t envision that you would also wear the hat of a detective. In today’s long-term care environment, being able to conduct a thorough internal investigation is a critical strength...
