How Does tPA Work to Reduce the Effects of Stroke?
Strokes can be terrifying. If you are fortunate enough to catch it early on, and you can get to a hospital, you expect them to do everything they can in order to help you. For those suffering from stroke, a tissue plasminogen activator can reduce or potentially eliminate the effects if it is administered quickly…
Read MoreWe Need to Put a Stop to “Warehousing” in Nursing Homes
The term “warehousing” implies that a residential facility – like a nursing home – is providing only food and shelter for a resident. Typically, it’s used to describe the process of placing a person with significant mental health concerns into a nursing home or assisted living facility, despite that facility not having the resources or…
Read MoreLouisiana’s Elderly Protective Services Is Failing
Garcia & Artigliere has long represented victims of elder abuse, so when revelations about Louisiana’s Elderly Protective Services poor standing came to light, we can’t say we were very surprised. The Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS) is “responsible for investigating reports of elders aged 60 and above who are at risk due to abuse, neglect,…
Read MoreStandards of Care in Arizona Nursing Homes
Nursing homes in Arizona are considered to be long-term facilities that provide nursing services to residents. Nursing homes are responsible for taking care of seniors and elderly individuals who need nursing, medical, or rehabilitative care 24 hours a day. These facilities are typically staffed with doctors, nurses, certified nurse assistants, and other professionals who play…
Read MoreNursing Home vs. Skilled Nursing Facility
If you are a senior or have a senior in your life, you may have come across two different types of facilities when looking up various options for their care. These terms are “nursing homes” and “skilled nursing facilities.” While these two types of facilities and terms may seem very similar, they are actually quite…
Read MoreWhat Are the Staffing Requirements in Arizona Nursing Homes?
It is no secret that nursing homes across the entire country are experiencing severe staffing issues. While this may seem like a minor inconvenience to some, it is actually a very serious problem that could affect a lot of people in one way or another. For example, if your elderly father, mother, grandparent, aunt, or…
Read MoreStandards of Care in Louisiana Nursing Homes
Nursing homes in Louisiana are defined as a specific type of long-term nursing facility. These facilities help elderly residents get around, take care of their daily needs, and live a comfortable and safe lifestyle. Since nursing homes are open and house people 24 hours a day, the medical practitioners and staff members are in charge…
Read More$45 Million False Claims Act Award for Kickback Scheme at Skilled Nursing Facilities
Garcia & Artigliere lawyers Stephen M. Garcia, David M. Medby, and Matthew M. Coman served as relator counsel in a qui tam case involving Skilled Nursing Facilities engaging in a kickback scheme. Trilochan Singh, (“Relator”) filed a qui tam action on behalf of the United States and the State of California, to recover damages and…
Read MoreWhat Kinds of Background Checks Are Required by Nursing Homes?
Since elderly individuals who live in nursing homes depend on the staff to take care of them, it is the nursing homes’ duty to make sure that they hire staff that can be trusted. Many nursing homes require background checks before hiring individuals to ensure that their staff has never been accused of abusing or…
Read MoreA New Worry About Falling and Hitting Your Head: A Higher Risk of Stroke
When a person falls and bumps their head, they may think that it will just leave a minor scratch or bruise. However, the truth is that hitting your head on a hard object or surface can cause a traumatic brain injury, which is a serious injury that can lead to various long-term complications. Some of…
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