CMS created the “Special Focus Facility” (SFF) initiative to address the problem of nursing homes that have a repeated cycles of serious deficiencies. CMS identifies nursing homes that have had had a history of serious quality issues and places those…
Perfect Storm Jeopardizes Safety of Older Adults
The prevalence of elder abuse in both institutional and in-home care settings appears to be rising due to a perfect storm of circumstances. First, the number of Americans 65-plus is exploding as Baby Boomers age and require more care. Second,…
Paralyzed Man Suffers Burns on His Hands from Scalding Water
Paralyzed by a cervical spine injury, and left with little movement and sensation in his extremities, Mr. W relies on the assistance of home care professionals to help him with activities of daily living. On July 17, 2012, Mr. W’s…
Elderly Man Suffers Fireplace Burns After Home Care Aide Falls Asleep on Duty
Olsman, Mueller, Wallace & MacKenzie has filed suit against ResCare Homecare Service and a home care aide who negligently fell asleep on the job when she should have been caring for an elderly Ingham County gentleman. While she slept, Mr….
Developmentally Disabled Woman Suffers Broken Leg
A mentally handicapped Detroit woman was returned to her home with a shattered ankle after a routine outing with her homecare provider, who works for ExpertCare Management Services. The caregiver failed to provide adequate supervision and assistance to the woman…