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
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
Average Adoption Costs Vary by Circumstance According to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, an adoption can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $40,000 or more based on the complexity of the situation and length of the adoption process. When seeking to adopt a child in S.C., there are a few factors that will directly affect the overall […]
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Mar
Mar
What Is PTSD and How Does it Work? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) doesn’t only happen to war veterans and military service members. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anyone can become traumatized after being exposed to an event that produces greater-than-average stress. Such events tend to include: Violence or assault Abuse in its […]
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Mar
Mar
The opioid epidemic has medical professionals, safety organizations, and the average person worried from coast-to-coast. According to research data and a special report from TIME magazine (http://time.com/james-nachtwey-opioid-addiction-america/), close to 64,000 Americans lost their lives due to drug overdoses in 2016, the majority of them caused by opioid addiction. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control […]
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Feb
Feb
Forced arbitration clauses are quickly becoming popular. It is estimated that about 55% of employment contracts in the U.S. include forced arbitration clauses. With the rise of sexual harassment complaints against corporate executives and others, companies are including these clauses in their employment contracts as a way to protect themselves from public disgrace and the […]