California Assembly Bill (AB) 1502 changes existing laws that regulate the licensing, ownership, and management of nursing homes.

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sets guidelines for nursing home visitations.

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Assembly Bill 849 now allows personal and legal representatives of the former patient to file a civil action on their behalf.

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California was one of a handful of states that did not allow plaintiffs to sue for pain and suffering damages in wrongful death cases.

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One of the most common causes of nursing home abuse and neglect is understaffing. When there aren’t enough nurses, techs, or aides to work on a shift, employees become overworked, tired, and more prone to make a mistake.

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When it comes to our parents and grandparents, we want the best for them at all times. This is especially true when the time comes to move an elderly loved one into a nursing home.

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Residents living in nursing homes and other congregate living centers have been more at risk of Covid-19 outbreaks during the pandemic than the rest of the population.

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Assisted living facilities like nursing homes should be safe spaces where seniors can receive proper medical care in a setting which offers a good quality of life.

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Elder abuse can take many forms and it is often difficult to recognize. According to the Department of Justice, only one in every 20 cases of physical elder abuse are ever reported.

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Sexual abuse in nursing homes is a serious issue plaguing extended care facilities in California and across the country.

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