Category: Nursing Home Abuse
Who May Be Liable for Nursing Home Abuse in South Carolina?
When nursing home abuse occurs, it’s important to hold the responsible parties accountable. One of the first steps in preparing …
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How Do You Get a Nursing Home Incident Report?
When the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) conducts a nursing home inspection or investigation, the results are …
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How Can Abuse in Nursing Homes Be Prevented?
Nursing homes exist so that people can have the care that they need. Preventing abuse is critical to this mission. …
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Resident-to-Resident Nursing Home Abuse
If you or a loved one is victimized by resident-to-resident nursing home abuse, you may qualify for financial compensation. When …
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Brain Injuries from Nursing Home Falls
Brain injuries from nursing home falls are a serious health problem. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports that …
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Hoyer Lift Accidents From Nursing Home Negligence
Hoyer lift accidents in a nursing home may cause serious injury. Victims may have the right to financial compensation. If …
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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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