Patient Injury Reaches 33% in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Patient Injury Reaches 33% in Skilled Nursing Facilities

One out of three patients suffer some form of injury according to a report released March 3, 2014 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. These injuries could result from medical error, infection, or other harm related to their treatment. An article published in Pro Publica reports that…

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Nursing Home Abuse on the Rise While Taxpayers Foot the Bill

Andy Pierotti of Austin’s KVUE  News and Photojournalist Derek Rasor, write offer a troubling report on what goes on behind closed doors in nursing homes in Texas. Video footage of actual acts of abuse are included so view discretion is advised. One of the most troubling aspects is how government…