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The Nursing Home Abuse Podcast

Examining the latest legal topics and news facing families whose loved ones have been injured in a nursing home. Hosted by Rob Schenk of Schenk Nursing Home Abuse Law in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Now displaying: August, 2020
Aug 31, 2020

In April 2020, Governor Brian Kemp issued an Executive Order protecting nursing homes and nursing home staff from claims of negligence during the Covid-19 state of emergency. What does this mean for cases other than Covid-19, like cases for abuse? What were the infection control protocols for nursing homes before and after Covid-19? In this week’s episode, we unpack the right of those who have been injured or killed in Georgia nursing homes during the pandemic.

Aug 17, 2020

Hearing loss in nursing home residents may have a critical impact on quality of life. As such, facility staff should be encouraged to embarrass more comprehensive hearing assessments. On this week’s episode, we welcome Dr. Kathy Dowd, AuD to talk about hearing assessments, care plans, and the “hearing standard of care” for nursing home residents.

Aug 3, 2020

The Center for Elder Law & Justice is a non-profit civil legal services agency, providing free legal representation in Western New York. On this week’s episode, we welcome Lindsay Heckler, supervising attorney, to discuss the Center’s mission.

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