On September 20, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FAIR Act (Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal), a groundbreaking bill that would restore the rights of millions of Americans to sue businesses, including nursing homes, that violate their rights.
When San Francisco City and County officials held a press conference on June 28, 2019 to address an abuse scandal at Laguna Honda, they described acts of its employees as horrific.
The public has until Monday, September 16th to comment on the Trump Administration’s proposal to gut key residents’ rights and core safety standards.
Over the past 5 years, one of the most disturbing violations of state and federal laws has been the increase in discrimination against Medi-Cal beneficiaries who need nursing home care.
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Over the past 5 years, one of the most disturbing violations of state and federal laws has been the increase in discrimination against Medi-Cal beneficiaries who need nursing home care.Call a nursing home and tell them that your mother, a Medi-Cal beneficiary, has dementia along with other medical issues and that her doctor has recommended a nursing home– good luck in finding a placement within 200 miles – or at all!
The facility failed to provide mouth care to a resident who was totally dependent on staff for activities of daily living.