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Skilled Nursing Expert Witness on: Avoidable Pressure Ulcer Development

OVERVIEW Avoidable pressure ulcer development continues to lead negative health outcomes in skilled nursing facilities. Many of these negative health outcomes can be attributed to medical negligence. The following statistics are in relation to pressure ulcer development: Number Affected: 5 million patients per year. Cost: Pressure ulcers cost $9.1-$11.6 billion per year in the U.S.…

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Long Term Care & COVID-19

Long Term Care & COVID-19 What Are the Challenges? Covid 19 has had such an impact on all of us in so many ways. Our way of life has been challenged and our lives have been forever changed.  So many people sick and dying.  So much strife in the media.  Political fighting, everyone with their…

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