Government List Ranks Worst Nursing Homes

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Brian Murphy
Seeking a nursing home for a loved one in the Boston area? You will want to check out this list first.
The center for Medicare and Medicaid services released the 54 worst nursing homes in November, but homes that were showing signs of improvement were left off the list. After bowing to pressure from Democratic lawmakers, the Feds have released the first full list.
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"Safe Patient Handling Practices Act" Becomes Law in New Jersey

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Brian Murphy

I found an article online recently that discusses a new law in New Jersey that will require hospitals and nursing homes to have appropriate lifts and patient handling equipment available for patients. The new legislation also requires a training program on all of the new equipment for all hospital and nursing home staff members.


The new law will go into effect immediately and will hopefully improve the level of care for all residents impacted by this new legislation. You can read the full article online here.

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