AARP Florida addresses nursing home staffing
In Florida, about 70,000 people need daily care from across roughly 700 nursing homes throughout the state.
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In Florida, about 70,000 people need daily care from across roughly 700 nursing homes throughout the state.
Two Republican bills would limit lawsuits by survivors' families against nursing homes in cases of neglect or wrongful death.
In the Florida legislative session, two Republican bills would significantly limit lawsuits against nursing homes in cases of neglect or wrongful death.
Adult offspring and other family members could be prohibited from suing a nursing home or assisted-living facility for the wrongful death of a loved one under a proposed bill by Rep. Randy Maggard (R-Dade City).
CMS says it will audit nursing homes for the misuse of antipsychotic drugs. Violators will see their ratings plummet.