Ask the legal expert: How can we make sure certain staff aren’t getting overzealous in a quest...
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John Durso
Oct 18, 2019
We have been accused of admitting residents who do not really need skilled care. As a non-clinician in charge of making sure we are not defrauding the government, how can I/we make sure certain staff are...
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John Durso
Sep 06, 2019
A nurse manager had her laptop stolen. The police found it abandoned within a day. There is no indication that they accessed or used the laptop. Do we have an obligation to notify patients whose records...
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John Durso
Aug 01, 2019
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...
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John Durso
Jun 06, 2019
“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...
Ask the Legal Expert: Business ramifications from PDPM
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John Durso
May 01, 2019
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’...
Ask The Legal Expert: Allowing pets
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John Durso
Apr 04, 2019
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.
Ask the Legal Expert: Family has the means, refuses to pay
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John Durso
Mar 07, 2019
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.
The Legal Expert: What are the legal risks of using ride-sharing services?
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John Durso
Feb 05, 2019
We are thinking of using Lyft or Uber for our residents. Are there legal issues we should consider?
Ask The Legal Expert: Deterring harassment by employees in your building
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John Durso
Jan 04, 2019
What do you recommend to mitigate or deter harassment between or by employees or volunteers in our building?
Ask The Legal Expert: Identifying financial exploitation
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John Durso
Dec 05, 2018
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.