Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics. It is most commonly spread in health care […]

Sepsis is a serious and life-threatening condition caused by an improper immune system response to an infection. It occurs when, instead of only fighting off an […]

Sepsis occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts in response to an infection. Instead of fighting the infection, the immune system attacks normal body tissues and […]

Millions of U.S. families depend on caretakers in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities to keep their loved ones safe, healthy, and comfortable. The U.S. […]

Bed sores, a leading cause of neglect at nursing homes and assisted living facilities, may lead to other complications such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection […]

Nursing home abuse and neglect can happen anywhere, including in nursing homes and assisted living homes where families believe their loved ones are safe. Understanding the […]

Bed sores, also known as decubitus ulcers, pressure sores, and pressure ulcers, are one of the most common injuries resulting from nursing home neglect. Bed sore […]

Earlier this week, the state of California reported that nearly 40% of the coronavirus-related deaths had happened at assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities. As […]

Last month, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that it was going to temporarily halt regular inspections to more than 15,300 nursing home facilities […]

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently issued some rules and guidelines for nursing homes to enact during the Covid-19 virus. Below, you […]