Read what Olsman MacKenzie Peacock and Wallace attorney Donna MacKenzie has to say about The Villages of Lapeer and how they put their residents in immediate jeopardy. http://ow.ly/kNxe30r0ZK7
National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) releases position paper regarding pressure injuries during COVID-19 pandemic
On June 22, 2020, the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) released a position paper regarding pressure injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the NPIAP, the mere diagnosis of COVID-19 does not make a pressure injury inevitable or unavoidable. However, the…
Women’s Bar Association presents Donna MacKenzie with Evelyn Forrest Respected Advocate Award
The Women Lawyers Association of Michigan – Oakland | Women’s Bar Association (WBA) presented Donna MacKenzie with the Evelyn Forrest Respected Advocate Award. The award was presented on May 28, 2020 at the WBA’s annual meeting, which was held virtually….
Wheelchair and Footrest Injuries
Michigan Nursing Home Wheelchair Accident Lawyer for Footrest Injuries Nursing Home Wheelchair Injuries caused by the Failure to use Footrests Approximately 2.2 million Americans with mobility issues rely on wheelchairs, many of whom are elderly nursing home residents.[1] Astoundingly, roughly…
Hypoglycemia Complications
Nursing Home Diabetes Lawyer – Can I Sue for Hypoglycemia Complications? Diabetes can have severe, or even fatal, consequences, if not properly managed by nursing home staff. However, with attentive care and proper management, blood sugar levels (BSL) can usually…
Methotrexate Medication Error
Can I Sue My Doctor, Pharmacist, or Nursing Home for a Methotrexate Medication Error? Methotrexate is a dangerous, high-alert prescription drug with a narrow therapeutic index and an extraordinarily wide range of doses and duration of treatment.[1] This means that…
Take Action to support the MI Choice Medicaid Waiver!
Recently, the Michigan State Senate proposed a cut to the MI Choice Medicaid Waiver program. The MI Choice program allows those with Alzheimer’s and dementia to stay in their homes while still getting the care they need. These cuts could…
Law-Den Nursing Home in Detroit spends its 31st month on the Special Focus Facility list
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…
Emily Peacock featured in the Michigan Association for Justice Pacesetter
Emily Peacock is featured this month in the Michigan Association for Justice Pacesetter where she talks about her love of the law, her clients and working with the Olsman, MacKenzie, Peacock and Wallace Team.