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August 21, 2020 • Community Help WV,Health Care Safety,Nursing Home Information Center,Nursing Home Safety
Understaffed Nursing Homes at Greater Risk for COVID-19, According to Studies
Residents in nursing homes and long term care facilities make up only about 1% of the U.S. population, yet they continue to account for a disproportionately large share of U.S. deaths from COVID-19. According to an ongoing study by The Associated Press, which counts nursing homes and long term care facilities residents along with its…
read moreNovember 18, 2016 • Health Care Safety,Injury Law,Medical Malpractice,Nursing Home Safety
Best & Worst West Virginia Nursing Homes for 2016-2017 — U.S. News
U.S. News has named the Best Nursing Homes for 2016-2017, and three in West Virginia made the list. Whether you’re planning ahead or need to make an immediate decision for yourself or a loved one, West Law Firm hopes the information below helps you make an informed decision. Top Rated Nursing Homes in WV, According to U.S.…
read moreJune 28, 2016 • Health Care Safety,Nursing Home Safety,Safety Tips
Safe Walking & Fall Prevention
Each year, millions of people over 65 fall. In fact, one out of three older people falls each year. Falling once doubles a person’s chances of falling again. Falls Are Serious and Costly One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. 2.5 million people are treated each…
read moreFebruary 22, 2015 • Nursing Home Safety
The West Virginia Legislature’s War on Seniors in Nursing Homes
Serious physical, sexual and verbal abuse of seniors in nursing homes are “numerous”, according to a U.S. Congressional Report. The study found that 30 percent of nursing homes in the United States — 5,283 facilities — were cited for almost 9,000 instances of nursing home abuse over a two-year period. Common problems included untreated bedsores, inadequate medical…
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