The Dickson Firm represents nursing home residents and their families in cases against the owners and the operators of nursing homes throughout the State of Ohio.
The Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys (CATA) recently reported on The Dickson Firm's service to an Ohio family who suffered the loss of a loved one at the Beachwood Pointe Care Centre. Blake ... empowered the jury to send a message to other nursing home owners with similar practices to take notice and change the way […]
Nursing homes are now big business. Extremely large corporations own and operate hundreds of nursing homes throughout the country. Corporate chains are anticipating a flood of baby boomers moving into their facilities over the next few years. Their main goal is to make as much money as possible. This increased emphasis on profits has led […]
Decubitus ulcers or pressure ulcers can develop when somebody is left in the same position too long and contact is being made with a portion of their body and a surface. If their circulation is cut off by the pressure, a pressure sore or bed sore can develop. Often, individuals who are normally active, are […]
Online Ohio Department of Health Complaints: Health Care Facilities and Nursing Homes By Email HCComplaints@odh.ohio.gov By Mail Ohio Department of Health Complaint Unit 246 North High Street Columbus, OH 43215 By Fax 614-564-2422 By Phone 1-800-342-0553 or 1-800-669-3534 Home Health Hotline. The Ohio Department of Health has live call coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. […]
So, you have made the difficult decision to place someone you love in a nursing home. You are concerned that they are getting appropriate care. What can you do? Here are some tips to help you keep your loved one safe. Visit The Nursing Home Frequently and Unpredictably One of the things you can do […]
U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes Many Ohioans face the difficult decision of putting someone they love into a nursing home. If you have never been faced with this decision before you may find it very challenging to choose an appropriate nursing home. One of the best places to start is the Medicare […]
Injuries from accidental falls suffered by elderly individuals are a growing problem in Ohio and throughout the country. The cost of fall-related hospital treatment hit $645,000,000.00 in 2009 in the State of Ohio. About 63% of those falls involved hip fractures and 26% of those falls involved traumatic brain injuries. If you are caring for […]
There are thousands of nursing homes throughout the United States. Most are funded through Medicare and Medicaid. These nursing homes are often understaffed. The residents of these nursing homes often receive poor care. If someone you love is a resident of a nursing home, there are number of things to look for to determine whether […]
Nursing homes are regulated. Virtually all nursing homes in the state of Ohio receive funds from Medicare or Medicaid. As a result, they are overseen by the Ohio Department of Health. The Ohio Department of Health comes out approximately once a year and performs what is known as an Annual Survey of each nursing home. […]
