The Health Law Firm Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On June 21, 2023, the Iowa Court of Appeals overturned the verdict in a nursing home negligence case that awarded $6 million in compensation and damages to the plaintiff. [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On June 21, 2023, the Iowa Court of Appeals overturned the verdict in a nursing home negligence case that awarded $6 million in compensation and damages to the plaintiff. [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

AUGUST 22, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On June 21, 2023, the Court of Appeals of Iowa overturned the verdict in a nursing home negligence case that awarded $6 million in compensation and damages to the [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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Provider Trust

OCTOBER 12, 2021

License verification, especially nursing license verification, is essential to ensuring that only the most qualified practitioners are seeing your patients. And according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing , nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the U.S. are employed in nursing.

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Hall Render

JUNE 12, 2023

Iowa House File 685 contains several changes to Iowa’s change of ownership laws for nursing homes. Information related to the applicant’s regulatory history with any other state or licensing jurisdiction. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Effective October 1, 2023, Connecticut enacted a law that contains several updates to Connecticut’s change of ownership laws for nursing homes and other health care providers. The CHOW Law creates new change of ownership requirements for health care providers.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has given surveyors new rules and updates to allow surveyors to add extra attention and increase oversight in nursing homes regarding the quality of care and quality of life for residents. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On June 21, 2023, the Iowa Court of Appeals overturned the verdict in a nursing home negligence case that awarded $6 million in compensation and damages to the plaintiff. [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JULY 31, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On June 21, 2023, the Iowa Court of Appeals overturned the verdict in a nursing home negligence case that awarded $6 million in compensation and damages to the plaintiff. [.] Indest III, J.D.,

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

An Illinois licensed practical nurse (LPN) was convicted and sentenced for failing to administer lifesaving measures to a resident in a nursing home in 2017. Additionally, the LPN’s nursing license was suspended for an unspecified period of time. Discussion Points: Review your policies and procedures on CPR.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 18, 2022

Amidst a nationwide nursing and skilled nursing facility staffing crisis, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced that additional information regarding nursing home staff numbers will be added to the January 2022 CMS Care Compare website. Weekend Staff.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 11, 2022

A Boston registered nurse (RN) has pled guilty to one count of tampering with a consumer product and one count of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and deception. The RN was working in a nursing home when she tampered with morphine that was prescribed to a resident under her care.

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Verisys

JULY 25, 2024

Million to Settle Allegations Related to Telehealth Services for Nursing Home Residents ( Full Story ) Chronic Disease Management Provider to Pay $14.9M Million to Settle Allegations Related to Telehealth Services for Nursing Home Residents ( Full Story ) Chronic Disease Management Provider to Pay $14.9M

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Verisys

JULY 25, 2024

Million to Settle Allegations Related to Telehealth Services for Nursing Home Residents ( Full Story ) Chronic Disease Management Provider to Pay $14.9M Million to Settle Allegations Related to Telehealth Services for Nursing Home Residents ( Full Story ) Chronic Disease Management Provider to Pay $14.9M

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Verisys

JULY 25, 2024

Million to Settle Allegations Related to Telehealth Services for Nursing Home Residents ( Full Story ) Chronic Disease Management Provider to Pay $14.9M Million to Settle Allegations Related to Telehealth Services for Nursing Home Residents ( Full Story ) Chronic Disease Management Provider to Pay $14.9M

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Provider Trust

JULY 17, 2023

Their guidance aims to improve a number of potential risks within the healthcare space by improving care at nursing homes and strengthening the program integrity in managed care. OIG pointed to the increased instances of patient neglect abuse as well as the need for oversight within nursing homes.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MAY 20, 2022

The nurse pleaded not guilty to four counts of unlawfully obtaining controlled substances. Drug diversion can be a felony and can result in the loss of license for nurses and other healthcare personnel. Discussion Points: Review your policies and procedures on preventing, identifying, and responding to drug diversion.

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In 2021, COVID-19 immunization rates among nursing home staff quickly rose due to federal vaccine mandates for healthcare workers and long-term care facilities participating in the Federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. viii] Who We Help – Nursing Homes | qioprogram.org. pdf (federalregister.gov).

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Healthcare Law Blog

JULY 5, 2022

CMS believes this will help surveyors better identify potential noncompliance with nurse staffing requirements, such as the lack of a registered nurse for eight hours each day, or the lack of licensed nursing for 24 hours a day. 1] Fact Sheet: Updated Guidance for Nursing Home Resident Health and Safety | CMS. [2]

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Provider Trust

AUGUST 9, 2023

Leveraging Oversight To Protect Nursing Home Residents Better Enhancing the quality of care in nursing homes remains paramount to OIG. Through years of oversight, they have discovered various obstacles and weaknesses within nursing home facilities.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

APRIL 6, 2022

The nurse was sentenced to six months under house arrest and may not seek reinstatement of her license or work in a care facility/home during her five-year supervision period.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

JANUARY 21, 2022

Additionally, the nursing home failed to include on-call pay and other bonuses in the calculation of overtime pay. Affected workers included registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, dietary staff, maintenance workers, and housekeeping staff.

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Pharmacy Law Blog

APRIL 30, 2018

If you are a physician, nurse practitioner, psychologist, clinical pharmacist, oral surgeon, ophthalmologist, or other licensed health professional with clinical privileges in a hospital, chances are that one day you will be subject to a peer review action or investigation. This is part 1 of a 2 part blog series.

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Healthcare Law Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

2450, which will require that on or after January 1, 2025, Illinois-licensed health care professionals complete one (1) or more continuing education hour(s) dedicated to cultural competency before renewing a license or registering to practice in the state. Summer associate not yet licensed to practice law. Pritzker approved H.B.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This includes compliance with licensing requirements for healthcare providers and facilities, as well as adherence to the state’s stringent patient privacy laws, including HIPAA and the New York State Information Security Breach and Notification Act.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Medical and mental/behavioral health providers must adhere to licensing requirements — set by the Alaska State Medical Board and Alaska Division of Behavioral Health — to ensure that patients receive safe and effective care.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) is a key non-profit organization that supports and advocates for nearly 400 healthcare entities in New Jersey, including hospitals and nursing homes, focusing on quality, affordable healthcare.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Licensing Unit oversees the licensing and regulation of health professionals, including the DIvision of of Medicine and Surgery for physicians, the Division of Nursing , and the Division of Mental Health And Social Work Practice for counseling professionals.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 11, 2024

OIGs new Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance For Nursing Facilities (Nursing Facility ICPG) for nursing home members of the health care compliance community emphasizes the importance of staff screening and exclusion checks. Under 42 CFR Sec. In addition, OIG proposes to modify 42 CFR Sec.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

And we know that our prisons, jails, and detention centers employ doctors with suspended and limited licenses as the exclusive source for health care for incarcerated people. CMS issues rules and guidance on licensing requirements, medical facility operations, and data reporting, among a wealth of other topics.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Work Environment Medical Assistants Nursing Assistants Mostly found in outpatient settings such as medical offices and clinics. Often work in inpatient settings like nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.

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MedTrainer

MAY 4, 2023

This article will focus on the federal changes, but make sure to check with all states where your providers are licensed to stay up-to-date. Nursing homes must still provide annual emergency preparedness training. To make things even more complicated, there are other waivers that states can choose to extend.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 31, 2022

Nursing homes face possible citations, civil monetary penalties, denial of payments and—as a final measure—termination of participation from the Medicare and Medicaid programs by the CMS as they embark on complying with the new CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their staff. Six unvaccinated staff, if available.

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SQA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The affected lots were distributed to Major Pharmaceuticals Distribution Center (wholesaler) between 01 July 2020 and 31 October 2021, who shipped to hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics nationwide. The products are packaged for institutional use and are sold to clinics and hospitals nationwide in single use cups with a foil lid.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 6, 2022

Nursing homes face possible citations, civil monetary penalties, denial of payments and—as a final measure—termination of participation from the Medicare and Medicaid programs by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) as they embark on complying with the new CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their staff.

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SQA

MAY 17, 2022

The Points is an upgraded version of Practice for Cosmetics Production Licensing , implemented in 2016, with more stringent inspection requirements. Regulatory authorities across China will use the Points as a basis to determine whether enterprises comply with GMP. The products are private labeled for Major Pharmaceuticals.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 25, 2023

Licensed facilities and providers furnishing mental health or substance abuse services, along with their respective clinical and non-clinical staff who support inpatient and outpatient services. [5] 5] The Act is slated to take effect on July 1, 2023.

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