In order to find a safe and reliable Kentucky nursing home, you should do your research so that your loved one does not become the victim of nursing home abuse in Louisville. There are plenty of resources available to you to help identify and avoid…
By law, federally funded nursing homes must follow daily care requirements for their residents. If you suspect a care facility is neglecting your loved one and is not meeting the minimum regulations, get in touch with a Louisville, Kentucky nursing home neglect attorney who can go…
Nursing home residents are protected by Federal and Kentucky statutes when they enter into a care facility. It’s important to be aware of your rights, or the rights of an elderly loved one, to prevent nursing home negligence. A nursing home neglect attorney can help…
May 25, 2012 – According to The Lane Report, Kentucky will take part in a $90 million civil lawsuit in the United States District Court against Healthpoint, Ltd. Healthpoint allegedly sold Xenaderm, considered to be a “less than effective” drug, to nursing homes to treat…
According to Pharmacy Practice News, a recent presentation at the annual meeting of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) reveals some shocking numbers: nearly 80% of serious medical errors that occur in intensive care units or ICUs are medication errors. These errors can cause serious…
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has recently reached a settlement with Omnicare, a Kentucky pharmaceutical service provider, in its lawsuit against the company. The suit claimed dispersal errors on the part of some Omnicare pharmacies, citing pre-signed and authorized prescription forms as a violation of…