Who stands up for the rights of long-term care residents? The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care plays a pivotal role in advocating for vulnerable seniors, but how effective is it really? This organization fights for better care, more accountability, and stronger policies to protect our elders. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Lori Smetanka to talk about the critical work of the National Consumer Voice, diving into its achievements, ongoing challenges, and what more needs to be done to ensure quality care for all long-term care residents.
Ensuring the safety of nursing home residents requires more than just attentive care; it demands specific preventative measures tailored to individual needs. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Lauren Ellerman, Esq. to discuss the legal and practical approaches to preventing choking incidents in nursing homes, emphasizing the critical roles of staff training and dietary management.
Medication errors are among the most common preventable mistakes in long-term care facilities, often leading to serious health complications or worse. Addressing this pressing issue requires a deep dive into the systems and safeguards—or lack thereof—that are supposed to protect residents. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Dr. Jeff Arnold Mackles, MD, MBA, to discuss strategies to reduce medication errors in nursing homes, highlighting the role of technology, training, and oversight in improving resident safety.
Do justice and geography intersect in nursing home abuse cases? Tackling these cases in rural jurisdictions presents unique challenges, from limited resources to community biases that may influence the outcomes. Handling these cases requires not just legal knowledge, but also a deep understanding of local dynamics. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Jeff Helms, Esq. to talk about the complexities and strategies for advocating for the elderly in less populated areas, where every case can set a powerful precedent.
Is your loved one truly safe in their nursing home, or are they being watched? This episode unpacks the heated debate around the legality of nanny cams in Georgia nursing homes, focusing on privacy concerns versus the need for surveillance to ensure safety and prevent abuse. The laws and ethical dilemmas surrounding the use of these cameras are complex and stir strong emotions on all sides. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Mike Prieto, Esq. to discuss the intricacies of Georgia law, the rights of residents and families, and how such monitoring tools can be a game-changer in elder care.
Have you ever heard of a Kennedy Terminal Ulcer? This mysterious and often misunderstood condition can be a critical indicator in nursing home abuse cases. These ulcers appear suddenly in terminally ill patients and are frequently contested in medical and legal discussions. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guests Martha Kelso and Karen Kennedy-Evans to talk about the medical and legal implications of Kennedy Terminal Ulcers, shedding light on how they can impact court cases and patient care.