South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency on September 25, 2024, to prepare for Hurricane Helene. On September 29, 2024, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Federal Major...more
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Quality of care allegations against long term care providers are a focus for the Biden administration, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the HHS-OIG – all of whom are targeting providers whom they deem to be providing...more
As we embark on another year, our Baker's Dozen for this issue is focused on providing tips on getting into a healthy mindset, how to approach each day with a new perspective, and spending quality time on yourself....more
Falls and other incidents are often the source of liability for assisted living communities and are the basis for litigation and other enforcement action. Not all falls and other incidents are preventable despite a...more