Ask the legal expert ... about mandating flu shots

We've decided that next flu season we're going to mandate our staff members get flu shots. Are we on firm legal ground?

Ask the legal expert ... about arbitration agreements

It seems like every time I see a news item about arbitration agreements being signed by a resident/patient's surrogate or relative, some judges rules it invalid or unenforceable. Are they ever valid? Must we always get the resident/patient to sign for himself or herself, or is that just strongly recommended?

Ask the legal expert ... how to deal with someone leaking information

Someone leaked sensitive patient information to the press after we had a recent fire here. What steps can/should we take to investigate or determine who the leak was?

Ask the legal expert ... about due diligence when being recruited

I'm an administrator and am being recruited by a skilled nursing facility with past legal troubles. What should I do to satisfy myself that this facility has cleaned up its act and would be a good place to work?

Is it ever OK to hire someone with a criminal record?

Ask the legal expert: How do facilities respond to HCBS push?

What to do about our unqualified MDS coordinator?

What to do about our unqualified MDS coordinator?

Ask the legal expert: Are pregnant employees covered under the Americans With Disabilities Act?

Ask the legal expert: What can we do about new admissions who stash their assets for Medicaid eligibility?

Ask The Legal Expert: Should facilities sue low-performing foodservice suppliers?

Ask the legal expert: What are the rules on the mandatory reporting of government overpayments?

Ask the legal expert: How important is it to meet self-reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act?

Ask the legal expert: What legal considerations should providers ponder before joining an ACO?

Ask the legal expert: What's the best way to respond to alleged deficiencies?

Ask the legal expert: How can we fight removal of tax exempt status?

Ask the legal expert: Is personal liability insurance ideal for key LTC executives and personnel?

Ask the legal expert: Is there an end in sight to unionization gains in SNFs?