We want to make sure our staff is fully connected by text for scheduling and other updates. Can we make employee use of personal phones a condition of employment? How do we respect privacy issues of the residents and the employer? It is lawful under federal law to impose restrictions on phones for work-related…
“That kind” of billboard has sprung up in our area. Lawyers soliciting calls from anyone who believes they or a family member have been aggrieved by a provider. What are our options, now that we seem to be under attack? There are very few legal options to prevent or remove such billboards. Lawyers have the…
Litigation risks will increase under PDPM because the individuals you serve will be more medically complex. Also, many lawyers will monitor the documented care prior to and after PDPM participation. Plaintiffs’ attorneys often try to establish that you did not provide the most appropriate level or type of care.
We allow small dogs and cats in our CCRC. What are the legal ramifications for our parent company and pet owners? Residents like to pet the animals and on occasion, could get bit or otherwise injured.
If the family has control over the resident’s assets, then your best approach is to make a claim against the resident’s estate. There are local rules related to when you can file such a claim.
We are thinking of using Lyft or Uber for our residents. Are there legal issues we should consider?
What do you recommend to mitigate or deter harassment between or by employees or volunteers in our building?
Financial exploitation or theft of a senior’s assets is a serious problem. An organization serving seniors should not receive or take control funds or assets of seniors they serve.
A prospective employee’s background drug test came back positive and he staunchly disputes the results. We need all the workers we can get. Under what grounds should/could we retest him? Do we owe him a second chance? Should we never give second chances on something like this? It is legal to not hire a prospective…
Is it smart to apologize to a resident or the resident’s family, or will the apology increase the chances for a lawsuit against the organization?
