Nursing home residents have several rights under Federal and Pennsylvania law. These rights include rights such as the right to make personal choices regarding medical treatment and daily personal routine. Other assorted rights include the right to be informed regarding circumstances involving the facility and, more importantly, the right to be informed of personal information […]
Federal and Pennsylvania law grant nursing home residents many valuable, important rights. Family members and friends of residents must remain watchful for action or conduct by a nursing home that violates these rights that are essential to maintaining a higher quality of life. These rights are primarily derived from the Nursing Home Reform Act of […]
In this week’s blogs, we’ll discuss the rights of nursing home residents. If you have a family member or friend residing in a Pennsylvania nursing home, it is necessary to always maintain a vigilant watch for any actions by facility personnel that may violate the rights of residents. Laws enacted by Congress (Nursing Home Reform […]
For 113 years, the attorneys at Powell Law have helped families receive compensation for personal injuries. Today, many families have the responsibility of caring for elderly members who may be chronically ill and require the temporary or permanent services of nursing or assisted-living homes. In the fall of 2017, the Health and Human Services’ Office […]
