Nursing homes have a legal duty to provide reasonable care to residents. If that duty of care is breached and the resident is hurt or killed, then the nursing home may have been negligent and may be liable for the injuries or fatality that was…
Since 1978, the Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program has advocated for the aging population in nursing homes and other long-term care homes in each of Kentucky’s 120 counties. Understanding Ombudsmen Duties Kentucky’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program trains ombudsmen to resolve conflicts, stand up for residents’…
Healthcare professionals are—or should be—aware of the risks involved when it comes to medication errors, and they should be well versed in how to prevent them. A medication error can result in irreversible damage, pain, and even death in some circumstances. It is the responsibility…