Author: Maya Johnson
How To Report Nursing Home Abuse in South Carolina
To report nursing home abuse in South Carolina, call Adult Protective Services at 1 (888) 227-3487. In addition, you may …
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Understanding Nursing Home Negligence Lawsuit Settlements
One in 10 seniors in South Carolina reports being mistreated, and many of these seniors are victims of nursing home …
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What is Considered Nursing Home Neglect?
Nursing home neglect is any form of inadequate care or failure to reasonably provide for the needs of a resident. …
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What To Know About Bedsores in Nursing Homes
About 11% of nursing home residents experience bedsores. Bedsores in nursing homes may be a sign of neglect, and a …
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Compensation for Police Officers Injured on Duty in SC
Law enforcement ranks among the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the United States. In 2023, thirty thousand law enforcement …
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How Much Compensation for a Wrong Medication Lawsuit?
The compensation for a wrong medication lawsuit depends on the severity of harm caused by the error. Each case is …
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What is an Ombudsman’s Role in a Nursing Home?
The South Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman investigates more than 8,000 nursing home complaints each year. In a nursing home, it’s …
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When Is a Medication Error a Case of Nursing Home Abuse?
Most nursing home residents take medication (HHS, Medication Use). Not only do they depend on their prescriptions, but their medication …
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Unexplained Bruising in Elderly Nursing Home Patients
The elderly are especially susceptible to bruising. Nursing home patients and their families need to know how to evaluate bruising …
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