What Are Bedsores and How Do They Happen? Bedsores are not necessarily a sign of nursing home neglect, but they can be. These sores (also known as “decubitus ulcers” or “pressure ulcers”) typically develop on bony areas of the body that experience greater external pressure when lying down. Such ulcers tend to develop on the: […]
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Jun
Jun
On Average, South Carolina Nursing Homes Have Multiple Safety Deficiencies In an 8-month study conducted by Independent Mail, investigators discovered “more than 1,100 health and fire-safety deficiencies at Upstate nursing homes.” According to the study, recent reports show that, on average, nursing homes in South Carolina fall short of acceptable health and fire safety standards in […]
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May
May
Christian & Christian and is proud to announce that the South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification has certified our own Attorney Richard Davis as a Circuit Court Mediator. Presently, mediation of civil cases and many workers compensation cases is mandatory in South Carolina; most claims are settled without a trial. However, the resolution […]
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May
May
There may come a time when you have to remove an aging loved one from an abusive situation. If you have reason to suspect your loved one is being abused or neglected in their nursing home and your complaints have been met with excuses or indifference from staff members, that time may be upon you. […]
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May
May
Orianna Health Systems Experiencing Financial Difficulty and Legal Challenges (Again) Orianna Health Systems is the top nursing home management company in South Carolina’s Upstate region. While managing more than 40 care facilities, 4,000 beds, and over 5,000 employees, the company appears to have lost its grip on acceptable care standards, to the point that is […]
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May
May
Nandhina Lance, a former employee of SweetGrass Court Assisted Living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, was fired in March of 2017 after she and another employee used their cell phones to video themselves hurling insults at 2 female residents. The videos were uploaded to Snapchat and shared with countless other people, adding public humiliation to […]
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May
May
What Is Scabies? Scabies (also sometimes referred to as “sarcoptic mange”) is a contagious skin rash caused by parasitic, burrowing mites that enter the body through the surface of the skin, burrow down, and lay eggs. This causes a number of painful symptoms, including: Sores Itching Red bumps Painful (often linear) rash Crust on the […]
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Apr
One of the most common medical malpractice claims in the United States is the claim of being misdiagnosed or having a delayed diagnosis. In fact, one of the most famous medical malpractice lawsuit settlements ended in a $25 million dollar payout to a family for a misdiagnosed heart condition. So, what happens if you’ve been […]
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Apr
Apr
Family Law Attorneys Serving Greenville Since 1975 Since 1999, nearly 300,000 American families have adoption children from overseas, and thousands more adopt children from foreign countries every year. It is a tedious process, but it is often quite rewarding for those involved. If you are interested in adopting a child from another country, there are […]
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Apr
Apr
On April 3rd, four Republican Congressmen sent a letter to federal regulators that asked for answers about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight of nursing homes. The request is part of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s official examination of the ways the agency watches skilled nursing providers across the nation. The […]