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What Are Mandated Reporting Laws for Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse is an all-too-common problem. Whether at home or in nursing homes and other care facilities, our most vulnerable elders are at risk. Sadly, officials believe elder abuse is largely underreported. In fact, only 1 in 23 elder abuse cases are reported to authorities, according to estimates from the U.S. Department of Justice. Additionally,… Read More
COVID-19 Emergency Status to End, but Nursing Home Conditions Remain Dire
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented challenges and changes to the healthcare industry, particularly in nursing homes. These facilities were the center of the highest COVID-19 infection rates and deaths. As a result, staffing shortages in nursing homes skyrocketed, putting thousands of residents at risk of nursing home abuse and neglect. Since the Biden-Harris… Read More
State of the Nursing Home Staffing Crisis in 2023
In the spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated staffing shortages in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Staff burnout seemed to hit an all-time high, and many caregivers left the industry entirely, causing nurse-to-patient ratios to skyrocket. Now three years after the first reports of COVID-19 in the United States, staffing shortages continue at… Read More