Appendix PP provides the following guidance regarding a resident's right to self-administer medications as provided in 42 C.F.R. §483.10(c)(7). If…
Nursing home residents have the same right to participate in the informed consent process as any other patient. 42 C.F.R.…
Nursing home residents have a right to exercise his or her rights as a resident of the facility and as…
Nursing home residents have a right to a dignified existence, self-determination, and communication with and access to persons and services…
42 C.F.R. § 483.5 defines the following terms: Abuse Abuse is the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or…
Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide a wide range of health and personal care services. Their services focus…
Cash and Accounts Monetary resources can typically be liquidated within 20 days. These include cash, savings accounts, checking accounts, money…
One of the issues families consider as loved ones age is whether an elder is susceptible to financial elder abuse.…
Government Bonds are debt instruments issued by a government entity. The most common form of government bond owned by a…
General Rule One vehicle of any value is exempt. If the applicant has more than one vehicle, then the most…