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  • Do Ohio Nursing Homes Conduct Background Checks Before Hiring New Staff?

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    Yes, Ohio nursing homes are required by law to conduct background checks on their employees. According to Section 3721.121 of the Ohio Revised Code, ”the chief administrator of a home…
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  • Why Dehydration Is a Common and Potentially Fatal Condition for Neglected Residents

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    For most adults, dehydration is a temporary condition that happens during illnesses, after intense exercise, or after consuming alcohol. But for older adults, especially those who live in nursing homes…
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  • What to Know about Nursing Home Residents Being Abused by Other Residents

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    When most people hear the phrase “nursing home abuse,” they picture residents being harmed by staff members, nurses, orderlies, and other caregivers. However, a 2014 Cornell University study found that…
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  • Why Disabled Residents Are at Greater Risk of Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes

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    Every nursing home resident and every family with a loved one living in a nursing home needs to be aware of the risk of abuse and neglect. Residents being mistreated…
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  • Can Residents of Assisted Living Facilities Still Be Victims of Abuse or Neglect?

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    When people need help with everyday living tasks, due to age or disability, that their loved ones can’t provide, they don’t always have to live in standard nursing homes. Assisted…
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