Part Two of A Three Part SeriesBy Joseph Musso, Esq. Depending upon the size and affiliation of the nursing facility, an admission agreement (or admission contract) may be from four to ten pages or more. Some contracts are all inclusive. Other contracts are shorter with additional papers that have to be signed separately. Examples of additional paperwork not included in the smaller contract, but have to be signed, would be authorizations to photograph the resident or request for beautician … [Read more...]
What Qualifies as Elder Abuse
November 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Studies show that about one in every ten people over the age of 60 in the United States have been victims of abuse. Almost universally, the perpetrator is a family member, either a spouse or an adult child. Experts say the number of actual cases of elder abuse may be much higher than believed, as they estimate that only about 7% of such incidents are disclosed. The Centers for Disease Control has established guidelines for identifying what constitutes elder abuse. Here are the highlights of … [Read more...]
New Jersey Nursing Home Regulation
November 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
individuals at a New Jersey nursing home have been wrongfully exploitedIn New Jersey, all nursing home facilities must obtain and maintain a license, and must be inspected and certified by the New Jersey Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The New Jersey Department of Health completes about 400 onsite evaluations of nursing homes every year, looking closely at the capability of the nursing home to … [Read more...]
The Importance of Creating a Healthcare Power of Attorney
October 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
As a part of your estate planning, one of the most important documents you can put in place is what is known as a healthcare power of attorney. A power of attorney simply gives another person the legal authority to act on your behalf. A healthcare power of attorney designates who will make medical decisions for you if you are incapable of making them yourself. You can set up the healthcare power of attorney so that it automatically goes into effect under certain circumstances, or you can require … [Read more...]
Same Sex Divorce in Pennsylvania
October 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has banned all attempts to prohibit gay marriage across the United States, same sex couples are reaping all of the benefits, including the ability end an unhappy or unsuccessful marriage. The Supreme Court decision actually came after the state of Pennsylvania started recognizing same-sex divorce, though. In May, a federal judge ruled that the state's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional and Governor Tom Corbett indicated that he would not appeal the … [Read more...]
