The issue of “COVID passports” has become a multi-faceted, deeply political debate throughout the world. Long-term care facility residents and their families are particularly concerned, as the health and safety of their families are at stake. What are COVID passports?...
Few people in Florida have not directly felt the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic in their lives, whether that be through their own personal dealings with the illness or the suffering of their family members or friends. This is especially true for those with loved...
Many of those in Florida caring for injured loved ones find that their needs often demand more time and attention than they have to give. Not wanting to neglect their family members or friends, these amateur caregivers may have good reason to want to entrust their...
Whether you suspect that your loved one is suffering due to mistreatment or you are trying to understand your legal options in the wake of mistreatment, you need to go over the different protections that are in place. Sometimes, nursing homes handle mistreatment, but...
When you have a family member or friend in Florida who struggles to care for themselves, your first reaction is likely to look to provide that care yourself. However, your own life (and the various demands that accompany it) may make providing the extent of care that...
One of the biggest concerns many people face when they enter a nursing home in Florida is losing the relationships and social interaction with those they care about. You can protect your loved one from this fate when you establish a consistent visitation routine and...
Since March of 2020, Florida nursing homes have seen over 10,000 deaths of patients in long-term care facilities. Over the last year, state regulators have filed 10 emergency orders against LTCFs to either revoke some institutions’ licenses or halt admissions. These...
With a growing number of elderly folks in Florida the demand for long-term care remains steady. While many families rely on assisted living facilities to provide quality care and help to their aging loved ones, some establishments have lackluster commitments to hiring...
We have heard our fair share of the mishaps regarding nursing homes over the last year. Most of these cases consist of the failure of nursing homes to follow the proper state guidelines and protect patients. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is taking a new turn as...
Under Florida law, each judicial district can create an elder abuse fatality review team. This team reviews nursing home deaths, especially those in suspicious circumstances. These non-mandatory teams comprise people with experience in elder law: nurses, judges,...
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