Unlocking the mystery behind Georgia Coroner investigations: Is the truth about a person's death always evident? Join us as we delve into the intricate process of determining the cause of death, exploring forensic examinations, legal procedures, and the role of the Coroner in safeguarding public health. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk welcomes guest Ms. Callihan to talk about demystifying the Coroner's role in investigating deaths, shedding light on the protocols t...
May 06, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 198
Unraveling the mystery of Aspiration Pneumonia in Nursing Homes! Curious about respiratory issues? Gain simple insights to protect your loved ones from this common health concern. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk welcomes guest Dr. McAdams-Jones to talk about understanding and preventing Aspiration Pneumonia in nursing homes, ensuring your family's respiratory health is in good hands.
Apr 29, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 197
Breaking the silence on dementia care: Are non-pharma interventions the missing link? Join us as we unravel the silent signals of holistic care in nursing homes, unveiling transformative strategies for those battling dementia. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk welcomes guest Dr. Kales to talk about pioneering non-pharma interventions, offering insights into enhancing the lives of individuals with dementia and reshaping the landscape of care in nursing homes.
Apr 22, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 196
Silent Signals: Is neglect lurking in your loved one's nursing home? Join us as we unravel the often overlooked signs of care omissions, exposing the silent threats to resident safety. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk welcomes guest Dr. Harris to talk about understanding, preventing, and addressing care omissions in nursing homes, shedding light on the critical need for vigilance and advocacy in ensuring the well-being of our elderly population.
Apr 15, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 195
Dive into the controversy surrounding nursing home residents' rights in Georgia – do they have the support they deserve? Uncover the pivotal role of the Long Term Care Ombudsman in addressing issues, empowering residents, and ensuring quality care. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk welcomes guest Ms. McNeil to talk about the impactful advocacy work of the Georgia Long Term Care Ombudsman, shedding light on the crucial support system for our elderly population....
Apr 08, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 194
Unlock the secrets to healthier skin! Ever wondered about preventing painful pressure ulcers? Learn simple, effective techniques to keep your loved ones comfortable and ulcer-free. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk welcomes guest Dr. Iblasi to talk about practical ways to master the art of repositioning for pressure ulcer prevention, ensuring your family receives the best care.
Apr 01, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 193
Crack the code on Georgia nursing home surveys – vital for your loved one's safety. Ever felt lost? Learn how to navigate the system and make informed decisions for your family's well-being. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk discusses straightforward ways to access and interpret Georgia nursing home surveys, ensuring you have the knowledge to choose the best care for your loved one.
Mar 25, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 192
Unlock the secrets of healthcare assessments! Ever wondered what MDS assessments really mean for your loved one in a nursing home? Discover simple tips on how to read MDS assessments, empowering families to make informed decisions about their loved one's care. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk discusses practical insights to help you decode and understand the impact of MDS assessments on your family member's well-being.
Mar 18, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 191
We often experience a wide range of emotions when a family member moves into a nursing home. This week on the podcast, we welcome Carmen Bowmen to discuss those feelings, how to confront them, and act in the best interest in the family.
Jan 10, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 190
Georgia personal care homes provide personal services, like help with activities of daily living, to residents. Personal care homes are allowed to maintain “memory care units,” housing persons with cognitive impairments. However, these units must meet heightened safety requirements. Learn more about memory care units in Georgia personal care homes in this episode.
Dec 27, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 189
Personal care homes in Georgia are a licensed facility that are allowed to provide assistance with activities of daily living, some assistance with medications, and oversight of social services. Personal care homes are different from nursing homes because personal care homes cannot provide nursing or medical services of any kind. This week on the podcast, we talk about the rules and regulations governing care at a personal care home in Georgia.
Dec 13, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Whether due to advanced age, medication, or chronic illness, residents of nursing homes have a greater tendency to fall than the greater population. This does not mean that falls are a foregone conclusion. In this episode, we discuss five ways to prevent nursing home falls.
Nov 29, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 187
All nursing home residents, or their personal representative, have the right to review the chart. The chart contains everything from vitals, physician’s orders, and care plans. But that’s not all. In this episode, we discuss what document categories are contained in a nursing home chart, what role each plays in care, and what to look out for.
Nov 15, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Residents and resident representatives are allowed to take part in the care and treatment provided by the nursing home. Participation requires being informed. Under the law, nursing homes must provide necessary information at a resident’s request. In this episode, we discuss nursing home documents that residents have a right to see.
Nov 01, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 185
A typical nursing home neglect lawsuit is filed against several entities. All responsible parties are named, including management companies, license holders, involved owners, and employees. How are each of these defendants responsible for injuries? In this episode, we discuss who you can sue for nursing home neglect and why.
Oct 18, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 184
The comprehensive assessment is critical in the care of every nursing home resident. But how are these assessments conducted and how often? In this episode, we discuss five important things you need to know about nursing home assessments.
Oct 04, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 183
How many feet can a resident’s room be from the nurse’s station? Where do handrails need to be installed? Federal and Georgia law answer these questions. In this episode, we discuss Georgia nursing home building requirements, otherwise known as “physical plant standards,” and what they mean for the residents' well-being.
Sep 20, 2021•17 sec•Season 1Ep. 182
On this episode, we go in depth on the role of the attending physician in a Georgia nursing home.
Sep 06, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 181
Activities of daily living in nursing homes include grooming, bathing, toileting, transferring, and mobility. Each resident must be assessed on the level of self-care involved for each, and if necessary, how many persons are required to perform the activities. This week on the podcast, we discuss activities of daily living in nursing homes and the link to quality of care.
Aug 23, 2021•16 sec•Season 1Ep. 180
Federal law states that a resident who is continent of bowel or bladder receive necessary services and assistance to maintain continence, unless it is not clinically possible. But what are the necessary services? How are the services to be assessed? In this episode, we discuss how nursing homes can be liable for injuries arising from improper continence care.
Aug 09, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 179
Under Federal guidelines, an avoidable accident at a nursing home means that the facility failed to identify a hazard and assess the resident’s specific risk to that hazard, eliminate the hazard or implement interventions to reduce the likelihood of problems, or monitor the effectiveness of those interventions. This week on the podcast, we discuss how and when a facility is responsible for injuries resulting from avoidable accidents.
Jul 26, 2021•6 sec•Season 1Ep. 178
If a Georgia family is awarded a settlement as a result of a settlement payment, medicaid may be entitled to a portion of that money. But, in some cases, the amount can be reduced or even eliminated. In this week’s episode, we explore how much Medicare could be rewarded in a nursing home injury case.
Jul 12, 2021•6 sec•Season 1Ep. 177
If a Georgia family is awarded a settlement as a result of a settlement payment, medicaid may be entitled to a portion of that payment. But, in some cases, the amount can be reduced or even eliminated. In this week’s episode, we explore how much Medicaid could be rewarded in a nursing home injury case.
Jun 28, 2021•7 sec•Season 1Ep. 176
Families with a loved one in a Georgia nursing home have several types of estate planning documents to consider. Advanced directive for healthcare, power of attorney and the physician’s order on life-sustaining treatment. In this week’s podcast, attorney Scott Fields goes over each of these documents, and share his insight into why its vital for families of nursing home residents.
Jun 14, 2021•9 sec•Season 1Ep. 175
Nursing home owners make vital decisions that impact the lives of residents who live in nursing homes. The decisions they make trickle down to how residents are treated, the level of care residents are given and how the operation is running. In this week’s episode, Richard Mollot explains how nursing homes are a reflection of the ownership.
May 31, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Nursing homes are filled with vulnerable people who need specialized care. The quality of care given to nursing home residents can be linked to the abilities of the nursing team. In this episode, Dr. Mary Ellen Dellefield explains the years of research she has conducted to come to this conclusion, and what families can do to learn more.
May 17, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 173
The Delphi Panel of Long-Term Care Clinicians may not be a household name, but the work they do will save the lives of people who are living in nursing homes during a global pandemic. Our special guest, Dr. Michael Wasserman explains what this panel does, and how they are shaping the care given to our nation’s most vulnerable citizens.
May 03, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Certified nursing assistants play an important role in the quality of life of a nursing home resident. They provide important information to nurses who then assess forms of treatment. How are CNA’s trained, and how is their job different from a regular nurse? In this week’s episode, special guest Dr. Elizabeth Halifax discusses those issues.
Apr 19, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Antipsychotic medication is highly regulated in nursing homes. Research shows these types of drugs have various side effects, especially on people with dementia. In this episode, special guest Dr. Nancy M. Birtley, DNP describes why regulation of these drugs is so strict, and why they are commonly prescribed.
Apr 05, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Hotels have a rating system, to give potential customers an idea about the hotel’s level of quality. Nursing homes have a similar ratings system in place, to help families in search of a residence for their aging loved ones. In this episode, our special guest Dr. Niam Yaragi explains how this 5-Star rating system for nursing homes work.
Mar 22, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 169
