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Long-Term Care Nurse Fired for Not Falsifying Documentation

Nurse.com

A long-term care nurse shared that her facility was accused of negligence in failing to use bed rails properly to prevent residents from falling out of bed. . This act requires that nursing homes provide quality care, protect residents from all forms of abuse and neglect, and spell out residents’ rights.

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MEDICAID ALERT: New Medicaid Community Care Look Back Rules Start October 1, 2022

Elder Care Matters

New Medicaid Look Back Rules If this sounds familiar, you’re right—recent years have seen many extensions of rules regarding Medicaid. But for New Yorkers, this most recent change to Medicaid Community Based Care is a result of a New York State’s 2022-2023 budget and not the pandemic.

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MEDICAID INFORMATION THAT CAN PROTECT YOUR FAMILY’S ASSETS

Elder Care Matters

The prospect of a spouse needing nursing home care is one of the biggest financial worries for couples. With some facilities on Long Island now charging more than $600 a day, even with long-term care insurance policy benefits, the monthly out-of-pocket cost of a room in a nursing home can easily exceed $6,000.

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Finally! A Proposal For Mandatory Minimum Staffing Standards For Long-Term Care Facilities.

Empowered Nurses

I was so excited to see that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities. I love this initiative because residents in nursing homes are not always given the best care due to short staffing. hours per resident day for nursing care and 2.45

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ADD MEDICAID PLANNING TO YOUR ESTATE PLAN

Elder Care Matters

Will you or a loved one need long-term care soon? Medicaid is the primary funding source for most Americans paying for long-term care, but it is intended for low-income individuals and families.

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MEDICAID AND PRESERVING YOUR FAMILY HOME

Elder Care Matters

Obtaining Medicaid and Preserving Your Family Home A home is often the primary asset that one wishes to preserve when engaging in long-term care planning. If you decide to transfer, the… The post MEDICAID AND PRESERVING YOUR FAMILY HOME appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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WHY YOU NEED A MEDICAID PLANNING LAWYER FOR YOUR ESTATE PLAN

Elder Care Matters

Will you or a loved one need long-term care soon? Medicaid is the primary funding source for most Americans paying for long-term care, but it is intended for low-income individuals and families.