West Virginia laws, as well as many other states, have requirements for reporting suspected nursing home abuse. Medical, dental, law enforcement and social workers are mandated to report suspected abuse. In addition, employees working at extended care facilities are also required to report suspected abuse of their residents.
Winter is here! While we would all like to hibernate until the winter weather passes, work and other priorities require us to leave our cozy homes and drive, often in challenging weather. Here are a few things to NOT do during cold, icy weather:
As our family members age, they often need more care than is possible at home. Nursing Homes and Extended Care Homes abound in West Virginia. By law, these facilities are responsible for both the physical and mental well-being of their residents.
When you drive to work in the mornings, visit a grocery store or go to the hospital or clinic, you expect other citizens to use caution and exercise their duty of care
The Holidays are about family and get togethers. If you have a loved one who is experiencing dementia or Alzheimer’s, these times can be filled with breaks in routine, stress and frustrations. These patients still love getting visitors, just be sure to plan your visits to make them enjoyable for everyone.
We have all seen the videos and heard the horror stories. Many of us have even experienced a theft. Online shopping is a convenient way to knock out your Christmas shopping, but how can you be sure your packages will be there when you get home in the evening?
Thanksgiving is historically one of the busiest days for fire fighters and emergency workers. With everyone chopping, dicing, carving and cutting, it’s no wonder that kitchen accidents and fires are so prevalent!
When you entrust the care of your loved one to a residential facility, you expect they will be properly cared for, including administration of their daily prescription medicines.
Whether you are already employed or just applying for a job, employers are legally obligated to treat you fairly. According to Chapter 5, Article 11 of the West Virginia state code,
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is one of the most excruciating decisions family members can make
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