EEOC Releases Workplace Guidance to Prevent Harassment
Today the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published final guidance on harassment in the workplace, “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.” By providing this resource on the legal…
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California Nursing Home Worker Stabbed in ‘Unprovoked Attack’
A 44-year-old man was booked into Santa Cruz County Jail after allegedly stabbing a nursing home worker in an unprovoked attack on April 24.
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Crews Respond to Fire Call at North Carolina Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
New Hanover County Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire call at the North Chase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Thursday morning.
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Illinois Nursing Home Takes Steps to Mitigate Legionella Outbreak
Progress on remediating a Legionella outbreak is happening at a Piatt County Nursing Home as maintenance installed temporary filters on remaining hot water sources.
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Owners of Troubled Arizona Assisted Living Facility Give Temporary Control to Third-Party Receiver
The owners of an assisted living facility in Mesa that’s facing disturbing allegations of abuse and fraud have agreed to temporarily relinquish control.
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Tennessee Nursing Facility Overcharged More Than $250K to Residents, Report Shows
A Knoxville nursing facility owes former residents, their representatives, and the state of Tennessee more than $250,000 in overcharges, according to an investigation from the Tennessee Comptroller’s office.
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Officials say residents on one floor of a Falkville, Alabama nursing home were evacuated following an HVAC fire early Tuesday morning.
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Lawsuit Alleges Illinois Nursing Home Resident with Alzheimer’s Suffered Sexual Abuse
A lawsuit alleging a resident with Alzheimer’s suffered sexual assault at a Caseyville nursing home was filed in Cook County, Illinois.
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FDA Encourages the Public to Follow Established Choking Rescue Protocols: FDA Safety Communication
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages the public to follow established choking rescue protocols, which are step-by-step guides, approved by the American Red Cross and the American Heart…
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Minimum Staffing Standards for LTC Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting Final Rule
On April 22, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) affirmed its commitment to hold nursing homes accountable for providing safe and high-quality care for the nearly 1.2…
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